Cook's Helper - Madawaska Middle/High School

About the Madawaska School Department

The Madawaska School Department serves students in grades PreK-12 in Madawaska, ME, the most Northeastern town in the United States, and one of the stops on the SCMA Four Corners Tour.  The district has two (2) schools, the Madawaska Elementary School (PreK-6) a 2000-01 Nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, and Madawaska Middle/High School (7-12), the 16th Ranked High School in Maine, according to the US News and World Report. 

To learn more about our schools, we highly encourage all potential applicants to view our Recruitment Brochure.

Position Purpose

Under the direct supervision of the Food Service Director, to assist in preparing and serving school meals in accordance with Board policy and established district procedures. There is 1 positions at 5.15 hours a day available. The shift is 7:15am - 12:30pm.

Essential Functions

• Assists in preparing school meals, according to the scheduled menu.
• Assist in serving school meals.
• Assist in cleaning the kitchen areas after meals have been served.
• Assists students with orderly food purchases, distribution of food, disposal of food waste, and return of trays and utensils.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain composure and perform responsibilities under pressure. 
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality about students in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and district guidelines.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. 
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to: 
  • High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  • Previous experience in preparing and serving meals is desirable
  • Maine Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) is required.