School Kitchen Assistant - 25 hrs/wk, Fast-Paced Prep

Auburnschl; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Auburn School Department Nutrition Program in Auburn, Maine is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Auburn Middle School. The role supports meal preparation and serving for students, working 25 hours weekly with a starting date immediate; pay is 18.50 per hour, with 177 school days per year.

The position reports to the Kitchen Manager and emphasizes teamwork and reliability. Responsibilities include assisting in food prep, cleaning, adhering to HAACP protocols, and completing annual professional

Qualifications

• Flexibility in work assignments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interacts well with students and staff.
• Kitchen experience preferred.
• Adapts to change quickly and efficiently.
• Follow instructions with accuracy for safe meal prep and state reporting.

Responsibilities

• Arrives and leaves work at appointed times.
• Collaborates with the Auburn Middle School team in meal prep and serving.
• Cashier training.
• Wash dishes, fill flatware stations, load milk, prepare meals, serve and daily clean up.
• Help replenish food as needed.
• Adhere to HAACP plan and cleaning/sanitation protocols with clean clothes.
• Coordinate with staff to check in and store orders safely and accurately.
• Complete six professional development hours annually as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Fast-paced work

Interacts with students

Kitchen experience

Adapt to change

Attention to accuracy

Job description

The Auburn School Department Nutrition Program in Auburn, Maine is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Auburn Middle School. The role supports meal preparation and serving for students, working 25 hours weekly with a starting date immediate; pay is 18.50 per hour, with 177 school days per year.

The position reports to the Kitchen Manager and emphasizes teamwork and reliability. Responsibilities include assisting in food prep, cleaning, adhering to HAACP protocols, and completing annual professional