Food Service Specialist - KCS

As a Food Service Specialist
, you will deliver measurable results in assisting the Kitchen Manager in providing healthy and nutritious school lunches that meet all state and federal requirements for an approved school lunch or à la carte menu. This is a 3-hour/day, school‑year position
.

Love what you do—working to provide healthy and nutritious school lunches to all RSU 21 students. Must have a high school diploma and/or G.E.D., sanitation certification, and a minimum of two years of food service experience. Must demonstrate organizational skills and have the physical ability to meet the demands of the job. All employees must hold a valid DOE fingerprinting certification.

• Maintain the highest standards of safety and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Comply with district and school policies, rules, regulations, schedules, and goals.
• Prepare food according to planned menus and tested, uniform recipes; ensure finished products meet standards of quality, flavor, and appearance before serving.
• Record all food requisitions from the storeroom and maintain meal records.
• Help maintain accurate monthly inventories of cooking and baking supplies.
• Check food shipments upon delivery and sign invoices only after verification.

• Create and maintain positive relationships with students, teachers, parents, and the general public.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high‑quality food service operations.
• Order, through the Kitchen Manager, all necessary supplies weekly.
• Report to the Kitchen Manager any faulty or inferior food products received.
• Immediately report to the Kitchen Manager any problems or incidents in the kitchen or cafeteria area.
• Participate daily in cleaning all kitchen equipment, including washing and sterilizing dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Perform related duties as required, including duties at special meal functions.
• Perform other duties reasonably assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Food Services Director.

• Attention to detail:
  You’re committed to accuracy and take pride in getting it right; you check your work thoroughly to ensure quality.
• Team player:
  You support colleagues, collaborate effectively, and work toward collective success.
• Critical judgment and decision‑making:
  You apply sound judgment to resolve challenges and propose thoughtful, effective solutions.
• Commitment to processes and procedures:
  You follow and refine systems to improve efficiency and quality.
• 100% follow‑through:
  You consistently meet deadlines, stay organized, and clearly communicate progress and outcomes.
• Calm in the storm:
  You remain focused and composed when challenges arise, providing structure and support to others.
• Embrace diversity:
  You value and include diverse perspectives, styles, and beliefs.

Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 provides accommodations for individuals with disabilities as defined by the ADA or applicable law, unless doing so would cause undue hardship.

Terms of Employment: School year position. Salary established by the Board of School Directors.

Evaluation: Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Education Management