Food Service Specialist - 3 Hrs/Day - Sea Road or Kennebunkport Consolidated School
Reports to: Food Service Manager
Pay Range: $19.48 to $22.91 FY 27 non-union wage scale
Position Summary: As a Food Service Specialist, you will assist the Kitchen Manager in providing healthy and nutritious school lunches that meet all state and federal requirements for approved school lunch and à la carte menu offerings. This is a 3-hour per day, school-year position. 2 positions available: 1 at Kennebunkport Consolidated School and 1 at Sea Road School.
Qualifications
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High school diploma or GED required
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Sanitation certification required
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Minimum two years of food service experience
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Strong organizational skills and ability to meet job demands
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Valid DOE fingerprinting certification required
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Commitment to providing healthy and nutritious meals to students
Responsibilities
Operational Excellence
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Maintain high standards of safety, cleanliness, and sanitation in the kitchen
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Follow district and school policies, schedules, and operational procedures
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Prepare food according to planned menus and standardized recipes
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Ensure food quality in flavor, appearance, and presentation before service
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Record food requisitions and maintain accurate meal counts
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Maintain monthly inventory of food and supplies
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Verify and sign invoices upon delivery confirmation
Collaboration
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Build positive relationships with students, staff, families, and the community
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Collaborate with stakeholders to support high-quality food service operations
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Order supplies weekly through the Kitchen Manager
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Report food quality issues or concerns to the Kitchen Manager
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Report kitchen or cafeteria issues immediately to the Kitchen Manager
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Participate in daily cleaning and sanitizing of kitchen equipment and utensils
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Support special meal functions as needed
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Perform additional duties as assigned by the Kitchen Manager or Food Services Director
Key Competencies
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Attention to detail: Maintains accuracy and quality in all tasks
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Team player: Works collaboratively and supports colleagues
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Critical judgment: Uses sound decision-making to resolve issues
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Process adherence: Follows established procedures and systems
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Follow-through: Completes tasks accurately and on time
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Calm under pressure: Maintains focus in fast-paced environments
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Respect for diversity: Values inclusion and diverse perspectives
Reasonable Accommodations: RSU 21 provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), unless doing so would create undue hardship.
Terms of Employment: School year position. Salary is 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.
Apply via our application portal
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Internal Applicants: Submit a Letter of Interest (upload it where the resume is requested). No resume or letters of reference are required.
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External Applicants: Submit a current resume/CV and three letters of reference.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
