Temporary Food Services Technician and Driver – Central Kitchen

Young World Physical Education; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 29,549 - 42,085; Full time

Job summary

Portland Public Schools seeks a reliable Food Services Technician and Driver to temporarily support the Food Service Department at the Central Kitchen. The role involves operating a 22-foot refrigerated box truck, loading and unloading deliveries, and maintaining kitchen areas.

Requirements include a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a certification in motorized materials-handling equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience driving trucks and an excellent driving record.
• Certification (or ability to obtain certification) in motorized materials-handling equipment.
• High school or trade school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operate a medium-weight truck to pick up and deliver food and supplies between schools.
• Load/unload trucks and perform receiving duties for deliveries from vendors.
• Perform basic vehicle maintenance and service; troubleshoot repairs as needed.
• Oversee cleaning of Central Kitchen areas and related groundskeeping tasks.
• Ensure health laws are followed in cleaning and sanitation of kitchen areas.
• Maintain inventories and supply levels for the kitchen.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Truck driving experience

Clean driving record

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MHE certification

Job description

Temporary Food Services Technician and Driver - Central Kitchen

Portland Public Schools is seeking a reliable Food Services Technician and Driver to temporarily support the Food Service Department.

Essential Responsibilities

• Operate a medium-weight truck to pick up and deliver food and supplies from school to school.
• Load and unload trucks and perform receiving duties for deliveries (delivery trucks such as PFG, Central Paper Products, Tractor Trailer deliveries, etc.).
• Perform maintenance work, service vehicles with gas and water.
• Perform preventative maintenance on trucks and specialized kitchen equipment, including locating, diagnosing, and repairing malfunctions and testing repaired equipment.
• Oversee the cleaning of the Central Kitchen production areas in the building and groundskeeping of the building, including shoveling and snow blowing.
• Ensure that appropriate health laws are followed in regards to the cleaning of kitchen areas and its equipment.
• Maintain inventories and provide kitchen with needed supplies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Special Requirements

• Ability to work in a freezer area at temperatures of -10 degrees Fahrenheit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain a 22-foot refrigerated box truck.

Education, Training, and Experience

• Experience driving trucks and an excellent driving record.
• High school or trade school diploma, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Certification (or ability to obtain certification) in running motorized materials-handling equipment.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the responsibilities of the position will be considered.

Credential Requirements

• Maine State fingerprint (CHRC) authorization. Cost $70. Website: http://www.maine.gov/doe/cert/fingerprinting/index.html
• Possession of a valid Maine State non-commercial class C driver's license (or equivalent).
• Pass Maine Driver's Record Check.

Employment Details

• Assignment: Temporary
• Schedule: Full Time (40 hours/week)
• Shift: 5:30 am-2:00 pm
• Wage: $26 per hour
• Benefits: This temporary position is not eligible for employer benefits, but does accrue Earned Paid Leave (EPL) as per Maine law (1 hour of leave for every 40 hours worked).

Portland Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.