Department of Education
Edmunds Consolidated School
Intermittent Positions Available
Opening Date: February 28, 2024
Closing Date: April 3, 2024
Job Class Code: 1231
Grade: 8
Salary: $16.54 – $20.69/Hour
Position Number: 014286254, 014286246
Purpose:
Did you know that food insecurity is real for many Maine families? Do you want to make a difference for children in our community? If you have a passion for cooking and want to help guide nutrition in the school setting, then this is the perfect position for you! The Education in the Unorganized Territory is seeking a Cook who can plan and prepare meals within the child nutrition program guidelines and provide a variety of nutritional options daily within their small schools.
This intermittent position is responsible for inventorying supplies; ordering supplies; preparing and serving meals; cleaning the dining a preparation area, as well as keeping records of all financial transactions. The intermittent cook would be required to prepare, serve, and clean the areas appropriately.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of kitchen equipment.
- Ability to cook for large numbers.
- Knowledge of proper procedures regarding food preparation Knowledge of proper procedures regarding clean-up.
- Ability to prepare foods included on the menu.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- One (1) year experience in large-scale institutional food preparation including serving and cleanup.
No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.
As an intermittent employee, the State of Maine will contribute 18.21% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
There's a job and then there's purposeful, transformative work. Our aim is to create a workplace where you can learn, grow, and continuously refine your skills. Applicants demonstrate job requirements in differing ways, and we appreciate that many skills and backgrounds can make people successful in this role. 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’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you. Please note reasonable accommodations are provided to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
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