Food Service Worker
State of Maine

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Opening Date: June 25, 2026

Closing Date: July 3, 2026

Job Class Code: 1201
Grade: 05
Salary: $ 18.32- $22.79/hr.**

Shift: 6:00a - 2:30p

** This is inclusive of stipends.

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions

DESCRIPTION: This is maintenance and personal services work in preparing and serving food in institutional dining rooms, kitchens, and wards. Work involves some food and simple special diet preparation and related light housekeeping and kitchen cleanup tasks. Work is performed under immediate supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS: Cleans and washes pots, pans, and serving containers in order to comply with required cleanliness and sanitary standards. Cleans and washes work areas in order to comply with established safety and sanitary standards. Cleans tables, utensils, and storage shelves in order to comply with established sanitary standards. Prepares, processes, peels, and cuts vegetables and other food stuffs in order to assist with meal preparation. Practices good personal hygiene in order to present a neat, clean appearance. Serves food from steam tables and food carts in order to assist in providing meals to patients. Prepares simple foods such as eggs, toast, tea, coffee, and cereals in order to assist in meeting the nutritional needs of patients.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No special coursework, training, or experience is required for entry to this classification. Some positions may require possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

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