Kitchen Assistant Walton Elementary

Young World Physical Education; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 21,025 - 29,945; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Auburn, Maine is seeking a part-time Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Responsibilities include assisting in breakfast and lunch preparations, tracking meal components, and following strict health protocols. The ideal candidate should exhibit flexibility, have kitchen experience, and enjoy working in a team environment. Starting pay is $18.50 per hour with immediate start preferred.

Qualifications

• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
• Kitchen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of meals for breakfast and lunch
• Help replenish food as needed.
• Follow cleaning and sanitizing protocols.

Skills

Flexibility in work assignments

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Interpersonal skills

Kitchen experience

Education

Department of Maine Education CHRC (fingerprinting)

Job description

Kitchen Assistant Walton Elementary

Auburn School Department Nutrition Program - Auburn, Maine

Job Details

Job ID: 5516951

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jan 29, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Days & Hours: M, T, Th, F 8:00-1:45. 1/2 Wednesdays 8:00-1:00

Status: FT

Rate of pay: $18.50/hour

Qualifications:

• Demonstrates an attitude of flexibility in work assignments
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Interacts well with co-workers, students and staff
• Kitchen experience preferred

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in the preparation of breakfast and lunch in a quick and pleasant manner, point of sale, salad bar prep, wash dishes, fill flatware stations, load milk, assist in preparing meals and clean up daily.
• Assist in completing tracking meal components daily.
• Assist preparing the cafeteria serving area for each day’s service.
• Register responsibilities on a rotationally basis
• Assist with the FFVP grant production daily at Walton.
• Help to replenish the food as needed.
• Adhere to Auburn School Department’s HAACP plan
• Follow strict protocols with cleaning and sanitizing.
• Work closely as a valuable TEAM member at Walton in all aspects of the meal service
• Other duties assigned by immediate supervisor as the need arises.

Position Type: Part-time

Job Categories

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• Department of Maine Education CHRC (fingerprinting)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions

Please respond to all of the following application questions. Answers to the following are REQUIRED to process your application with the Auburn School Department.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. When you have some free time, what do you enjoy doing most? Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. A CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) must be completed prior to beginning work. The fee is $70 for 5 year certificate. This is completed through the Department of Education. We will assist you in this process, if necessary. Have you had your fingerprints done for the CHRC? Yes/No
• 3. Please list any training, skills, or language proficiency that would improve your candidacy for desired position(s): Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 4. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services; also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed. In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information. Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
• - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
• - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a position in Auburn.

Contact Information

• Chris Piercey
• 33 Industry Avenue
• Auburn, Maine 04210
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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