Food Service Specialist I, Part Time

RSU 24 is seeking a part-time Food Service Specialist I to join our team at our Peninsula School located in Prospect Harbor, Maine, a pre-K to Grade 5 elementary school serving approximately 80 students. Working four hours per school day, the Food Service Specialist I assists with the preparation and serving of meals. This position is fast paced and requires flexibility and knowledge of food safety and sanitation. Successful candidate should be friendly, a team player and adapt easily to change. RSU 24 offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, and long term disability insurance and paid time off!
Essential duties and responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

• Assists in preparing and serving of all meals, after school snacks and special food related functions
• Handles and prepares all food in accordance with the sanitary requirements and State of Maine regulations for good nutrition
• Assist in developing menus that are nutritionally balanced, obtained from the guidelines set by the State of Maine
• Meeting meal schedules, avoiding food waste, planning for the following day's meal, to include properly thawing out of foods
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Professionally cleans equipment, work area, tables, pots and pans, knives and other cooking related tools
• Operates the Point of Sales system to record sales to student and adult accounts
• Demonstrates a team approach, through interaction with other employees and departments in support of students

Education & Experience: High school diploma (or GED) and 3 years of relevant food service experience preferred.
Position is open until suitable candidate is found