Nutrition Service Worker- 3.5hrs/dy

Mountain Valley Community School; Mexico (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Nutrition Service Worker at Mountain Valley Community School in Mexico, Maine, is a part-time role supporting breakfast, lunch, and after-school programs. You will prepare baked goods and cooked items, ensure USDA nutrient standards are met, and maintain sanitation and safety throughout the kitchen.

The position requires a high school diploma, sanitation certification, and prior food service experience. It involves standing for long periods, lifting up to 25 pounds, and collaboration with staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CHRC from MDOE.
• Prior experience in the food service industry.
• State certification in sanitation.
• Negative TB test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of nutrition operation.
• Prepare baked or cooked products for breakfast, lunch, and after-school programs.
• Assist in sanitation and safety; sanitation of equipment and work areas.
• Assist in cleaning of work areas and setting up/serving meals.
• Maintain knowledge of standardized recipes, including weighing and measuring products.
• Report food and supply orders to the Production Manager.

Skills

High School Diploma or equivalent

CHRC from MDOE

Prior experience in food service

State sanitation certification

Negative TB test

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Nutrition Service Worker- 3.5hrs/dy

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Job Details

Job ID: 5918846

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 09, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Nutrition Service Worker

Location: Mountain Valley Community School

QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Criminal History Record Check (CHRC from MDOE)
• Prior experience in the food service industry
• State certification in sanitation.
• Negative TB test.

NATURE OF WORK: This is a skilled position requiring varied experiences in food production and service, including the preparation of various baked goods.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for maintaining a high standard of nutrition operation.
• Prepare baked or cooked products as required for breakfast, lunch, and after-school programs.
• Responsible for bakery or cooked items, satelliting and serving, while meeting nutrient requirements mandated by the United States Department of Agriculture.
• Assists in maintaining a high standard of sanitation and safety.
• Assists in cleaning of work areas.
• Assists in setting up and serving meals.
• Working knowledge of food preparation and service.
• Performs other work as assigned by the Production Manager or the Director of Nutrition Services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of United States Department of Agriculture Dietary Guidelines.
• Physical demands:
  • Ability to lift 25 pounds independently.
  • Required to walk and continuously stand for long periods of time.
  • Climbing, kneeling, and reaching in storerooms, which requires a full range of shoulder and back movement.
• Knowledge of safety and health standards concerning storage, preparation, and disposal of food.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective teamwork with co-workers.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with other school personnel and the students.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with minimal supervision.
• Check the menu for the day and take out standardized recipes.
• Ability to understand and use standardized recipes, including weighing and measuring products, following directions, and equipment instructions.
• Assembles utensils for food preparation.
• Ability to meet courteously with the public, administrators, parents, staff, students, and elected officials.
• Maintains a neat and professional appearance through proper attire and grooming.
• Responsible for quality assurance of all finished products.
• Ability and knowledge to properly sanitize equipment and work areas.Cleans kitchen and cafeteria tables.
• Ability to maintain numeric as well as other required records.
• Ability to accurately record inventory.
• Responsible for reporting food and supply orders to the Production Manager.
• Perform other work assigned by the Production Manager or the Director of Nutrition Services.

EVALUATION:

Job performance will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of School Board policy.

Approved by Board of Directors: 5/15/06

Revised by Personnel Committee: 3/20/24

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $19.50 to $19.50 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Peggy Therriault , Admin. Assist. to the Superintednent
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]