Kitchen Assistant District

Kitchen Assistant District Auburn School Department Lunch Program - Auburn, Maine Open in Google Maps Job Details
Job : 5301237
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Jul 23, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description Rate of pay $18.50 per hour, 30 hours per week, 177 days per year. Pay averaging
eligible.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Demonstrates an attitude of flexibility in work assignments
1. Able to work in a fast-paced environment
2. Interacts well with students and staff
3. Kitchen experience preferred
4. Ability to adapt to change quickly and efficiently
5. Follow instructions with a focus on accuracy for safe meal preparation and
state reporting.

JOB GOAL:
Act as a floater between the schools while assisting in the preparation of the meal service for their students across the district.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Arrives and leaves work at appointed times.
2. Work in collaboration with the teams at the schools in the preparation and
serving of food in a quick and pleasant manner
3. Cashier training
4. Wash dishes, fill flatware stations, load milk, prepare meals, serve and daily clean up as assigned by manager.
5. Help replenish the food as needed
6. Adhere to Auburn School Department’s HAACP plan and follow strict protocols with cleaning and sanitizing including arriving to work in clean clothes,
7. Work together with staff at all schools to check in and put away orders safely, accurately and equitably.
8. Complete required (six) professional development hours annually at the dates
and times set by the Nutrition Director.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Food Service

Job Requirements

• Department of Maine Education CHRC (fingerprinting)
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Application Instructions Please respond to all of the following application questions. Answers to the following are REQUIRED to process your application with the Auburn School Department.

Application Questions

The employer requires all applicants to answer the following questions. It is recommended that you type any essays in a word processing program, save them, and then paste them on the proceeding job application page.

• 1. When you have some free time, what do you enjoy doing most?
  Short Essay (Answer limited to 600 characters, including spaces)
• 2. A CHRC (Criminal History Record Check) must be completed prior to beginning work. The fee is $70 for 5 year certificate. This is completed through the Department of Education. We will assist you in this process, if necessary. Have you had your fingerprints done for the CHRC?
  Yes/No
• 3. Please list any training, skills, or language proficiency that would improve your candidacy for desired position(s):
  Long Essay (Answer limited to 4000 characters, including spaces)
• 4. I affirm that all information set forth in this application is accurate, truthful and complete. If I am employed by Auburn School Department, I will abide by all Department of Education and school policies, work on assigned committees, and continue my professional growth to the best of my ability and within reasonable and personal standards. I grant permission for school officials to obtain a personal record check from federal, state, county, and/or local agency, including law enforcement agencies and Division of Family Services;
  
  also a credit history check may be made. I release individuals listed as references and current or former employers from any liability for information given in response to a request for an employment reference. I understand that I may be required to take a drug test and physical exam prior to assuming any position for which I may be employed.
  
  In the event that I am employed by the District and in the further event that I have provided false or misleading information in this application or in subsequent employment interviews, I understand that my employment may be terminated at any time after the discovery of the false or misleading information.
  Multiple Choice / Multiple Answers
  - I agree with the above statement, please give my application consideration.
  - I DO Not agree and understand I will not be considered for a…