Kitchen Assistant Washburn

Young World Physical Education

Washburn (ME)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 31,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Maine State Retirement eligible

Paid Holidays

Sick days

Paid Leave

Uniform Provided

Job summary

Washburn Elementary School is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support meal preparation and serving in the school kitchen. The position involves handling Breakfast, Lunch, and related programs, ensuring documentation and safety standards are met.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a CHRC check through the Maine Department of Education, with emphasis on sanitation, teamwork, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

High School diploma or GED required.
Criminal History Record check (CHRC) through the Department of Education.
Good interpersonal relations with staff and students.
Knowledge of sanitation procedures and kitchen safety.
Ability to follow written or verbal instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing daily school meals on time according to a planned menu.
Maintain high safety and cleanliness standards following sanitation guidelines.
Help with temperature logs and cleaning schedules for equipment and kitchen space.
Work scheduled hours and be a reliable team member.
Assist with receiving shipments and proper storage of food/supplies.
Support a friendly, student-centered cafeteria environment.
Perform daily cleaning of kitchen facilities and equipment.
Promote healthy eating and positive cafeteria atmosphere.
Maintain cooperative relationships with staff and others contacted during work.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Sanitation procedures

Kitchen experience

Basic computer skills

Instruction following

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Kitchen Assistant Washburn

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Job Details

Job ID: 5873091
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 06, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 25, 2026

Job Description

SUMMARY: Assist in the school kitchen preparing and serving the meals at Washburn Elementary School including Breakfast, Lunch, Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program including all applicable documentation and clean up and other tasks as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma or general education degree. Criminal History Record check (CHRC) through the Department of Education

Qualifications & Skills

Good interpersonal relations with co-workers, students and staff

Must have knowledge and uphold the highest standards in sanitation procedures.

High School diploma or equivalent.

Kitchen experience preferred.

Understanding of basic computer skills.

Follow instructions written or verbal with a focus on accuracy for safe meal preparation and state reporting.

Annual school safety training per district guidelines

Annual Civil Rights training and all other applicable training per Federal Child Nutrition guidelines.

Performance Responsibilities

Assist in preparing daily school meals on time and according to a planned menu in a safe and efficient manner.

Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness by following sanitation and food safety guidelines under the direction of the kitchen manager. .

Assist in maintaining temperature logs and following cleaning schedules for equipment and kitchen space.

Work scheduled hours

Support the completion of the state required production records to ensure nutritional compliance and consistency.

Assist with receiving shipments by checking packing slips and properly storing and rotating food and supplies.

Work as a valuable team member to provide the highest level of customer service to benefit the student and faculty at school.

Assist in the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment, dishes, utensils, and tables

Promote healthy eating and support a positive, student-centered cafeteria environment.

Maintain friendly relations with other school staff and with lunchroom customers

Confer with the food service supervisor regarding any personnel problems and matters related to the food service operation

Be a part of the team-orientated approach to collaboratively and continuously improve the school nutrition program.

Perform tasks and assume other responsibilities assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Supervisor.

Knowledge & Abilities

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Must have knowledge and uphold the highest standards in sanitation procedures.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding students, employees and others.

Demonstrates an attitude of flexibility in work assignments

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to report work orally or in writing to supervisor as required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Continuous lifting and carrying of freight, pushing and pulling up to 40 lbs. of freight

The job may require frequent stooping, bending, and carrying of food products, food service supplies and equipment up to 40 lbs.

Repetitive motions required in fingering, hand, wrist, and arm movements to cut and prepare food and clean kitchen areas.

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels.

Ability to reach in all directions.

Benefits

Choice to join Maine State Retirement eligible in the Participating Local District Plan (PLD).

Paid Holidays: Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day following Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, MLK day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth (if falls on a regular school day).