REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57
Office of the Superintendent
Waterboro, ME 04087
Title: Food Service Assistant
Reports to: Kitchen Manager
Position Summary: To produce and serve nutritious and visually appealing meals in a safe and sanitary manner
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Complete an approved sanitation course (within the first 6 month of employment)
Prior relevant experience (preferred)
Maine Department of Education Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) or ability to attain
Skills/Abilities:
Basic math, reading and communication skills
Basic computer skills with the ability to access district email
Ability to work as a productive member of a team
Ability to safely use all necessary kitchen equipment
Ability to learn and follow all federal, state and local rules/regulations in relation to the School Nutrition Program
Basic knowledge of weight scales and measurements
Ability to read and follow a recipe
Responsibilities:
Assists with food preparation, serving, cooking, and baking
Assists in cleaning the kitchen and serving areas
Operates computerized accountability system with accuracy and confidentiality
Provides excellent customer service to students and staff
Meets annual professional development requirements
Maintains a daily/weekly employee timesheet
Adheres to all district policies and procedures
Consults with the Kitchen Manager when questions arise
Completes additional duties as assigned
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time. The employee must have the ability to stand for periods as long as 6 hours or more on a cement/tile kitchen floor. The employee must have the ability to work in a hot, humid environment.
Terms of Employment: Hourly, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation.
Note: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principle functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future.
Equal Opportunity Employer: RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
