Food Service Worker

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Riverview Psychiatric Center
Open Date: 07/01/2026
Closing Date:
Open Continuously
Job Class Code: 1201
Grade: 05
Salary: $18.67 - $23.23 per hour
* * Salary is inclusive of $1.00 per hour direct care stipend

Position Location:

Augusta, Maine

Schedule:

This is a 10:30am-7pm flex position. Overtime may be required due to operational need.
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
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This position involves maintenance and personal services work in preparing and serving food in institutional dining rooms, kitchens, and wards. The work includes food preparation, simple special diet preparation, related light housekeeping, and kitchen cleanup tasks. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

No special coursework, training, or experience is required for entry to this classification. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in institutional kitchens.

Riverview Psychiatric Center, in collaboration with the community, is a center for best practice, treatment, education and research, for individuals with serious, persistent mental illness, and co‑occurring substance use disorders. To continue our goal of becoming a leader within the Behavioral Health field, we are looking for candidates who work well in a team and are enthusiastic and dedicated to providing compassionate care.

We hold accreditations by CMS and the Joint Commission. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunities for Maine people. The Department provides health and social services to approximately a third of the State's population, including children, families, older Mainers, and individuals with disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders. The Department also promotes public health, operates two state psychiatric hospitals, and provides oversight to health care providers.

For additional information about this position or to request a paper application, please contact Tiffany Smith at  or via email th.

• Work‑Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime‑exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%‑100% of employee‑only premiums ($12,845.82 ‑ $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee‑only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee‑only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.91% of the employee’s pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave – All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note:

Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full‑time.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Maine State Government embraces a culture of respect and awareness. We are committed to creating a strong sense of belonging for all team members, and our process ensures an inclusive environment to applicants of all backgrounds including diverse race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, familial status or genetics.

If you are unable to complete the online application, please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.