Substitute Food Service Worker

Young World Physical Education; Eliot (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

MSAD #35 in Eliot, Maine is seeking a Substitute Food Service Worker for the 2026-2027 school year, working as needed in the School Nutrition department. The role involves assisting with food prep, serving meals, and operating basic food service equipment.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, prior experience with large-scale cooking/serving, and eligibility for Maine DOE background checks. This is a part-time position with hourly pay of $18.54.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving.
• Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check eligibility required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with quantity food preparation.
• Assists with the cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria area.
• Assists with daily cleaning of kitchen equipment to ensure sanitary conditions.
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines (salad bar, hot foods, ala carte).
• Operates cash register, dishwasher, meat slicer and other food service equipment.
• Collects money, makes change, completes related reports.

Skills

Cash handling

Food service

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cash register

Dishwasher

Meat slicer

Job description

Substitute Food Service Worker

School Admin District 35 Food Service - Eliot, Maine Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in MSAD #35/RSU #35

Job Details

• Job ID: 5861310
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 30, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

MSAD #35

Substitute Food Service Worker -School Year 2026-2027 - work as needed

Department: School Nutrition

Reports To: Director of Dining Services and Kitchen Manager

Prepared By: Director of Dining Services

Reviewed : October 15, 2025

Summary:

To assist in the preparation and serving of quality food to students in a quick and pleasant manner.

Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) ; previous experience with large-scale cooking and food preparation/serving. Maine Department of Education Criminal History Record Check eligibility required.

Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities outlined below are representative and do not encompass or define all tasks that may be required by this position.

• Assists with quantity food preparation;
• Assists with the cleaning of the kitchen and cafeteria area;
• Assists with the daily cleaning of all kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and sanitary conditions are met;
• Sets up and breaks down serving lines (salad bar, hot food, ala carte etc.);
• Operates cash register, dishwasher, meat slicer and other food service equipment; and
• Collects money, makes change, completes related reports.

Please reference theFood Services Handbook on our district website for additional benefit details (www.rsu35.org).

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $18.54 to $18.54 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Food Service

Job Requirements

• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Karan Pfingst , Food Service Director
• Food Service
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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