Education in the Unorganized Territory
Opening Date: June 30, 2026
Closing Date: July 15, 2026
Grade / Admin Unit: 12 / Institutional Services
Job Class Code: 1232
Salary: $20.06 - $26.15/Hourly
Position Number: 014280011
Position Type: Part-Time 32 hours weekly
Location: Kingman
Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Did you know that food insecurity is a reality for many Maine families? Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children in your community? If you have a passion for cooking and want to help shape healthy eating habits in a school setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! TheKingman Schoolis seeking a Cook II to join our team. In this rewarding role,you'lldo more than prepare meals,you'llhelp ensure students have access to nutritious breakfasts and lunches, support a positive school environment, and playan important rolein student health, well-being, and academic success.Come bepart of a team where every meal served makes a difference.
PURPOSE:
The primary purpose of the position is to ensuretheschoolisable tomeet Federal law requiring that schools provide lunchtothe student population. The Cook II position prepares and serves meals in schools. Responsibilities include instructing and training other cooks, menu planning, requisitioning, and maintaining inventory of supplies. This position is also responsible foraccuraterecord keepingto meetState and Federal child nutrition guidelines.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of proper use of kitchen equipment.
Knowledge of material, methods, utensils, and equipment used in food preparation.
Knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation requirements.
Knowledge of food values and nutrition
Knowledge of current records management practices.
Knowledge of menu planning.
Knowledge of kitchen supply needs and requisition processes.
Knowledge of proper proceduresregardingfood preparation
Knowledge of proper proceduresregardingclean-up
Knowledge of State and Federal child nutrition guidelines.
Ability to prepare meals included on the menu.
Ability to cook, bake, and serve meals.
Ability to clean andmaintainkitchen and dining areas, utensils, and equipment.
Ability to stand forlong periodsina high temperatureenvironment.
Ability to follow oral and written directions.
Ability to cook for large numbers.
Ability to prepare foods included on the menu
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Two (2) years experience in large scale institutional food preparation including serving and cleanup.
LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions may require possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter along with a current resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your resume includes the month and year for any relevant experience listed. Your resume should include the duties and responsibilities associated with each position. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
CONTACT INFORMATION: For more information or questions specific to the position, please contact recruiting.ggsc@maine.gov
The selected candidate will be required to pass the required background checks (fingerprinting may be required) as a condition of employment.
Benefits of working for the State of Maine:
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. We believe in supporting our workforce's health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package, including:
State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness
Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.
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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