City Of Portland - Food Service Worker

Food Service Worker

The Barron Center is a long-term care facility with an excellent reputation for fostering a caring and creative work environment. We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team who want to make a difference in their community and our residents\' lives. Our Nutrition Services department has opportunities available for general kitchen support.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Tray set-up for individual residents
• Dish washing
• Additional food service and preparation related tasks

Required Skills & Experience:

• High School completion is required.
• Prior experience in a food service environment is preferred.
• Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must possess valid Maine Class C drivers license

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Part time, 30 hours per week, including weekends and rotating holidays. The schedule is 11am-7pm on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Applications accepted until filled. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment physical exam and a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary & Benefits:

This is a union position - CEBA, Grade 1M - Starting pay rate is between $18.72 - $21.78 per hour, based on experience. There is a $2 shift differential for weekend hours. The City of Portland prides itself on its outstanding benefits and collegial and mission-driven work environment. City benefits include:

• Free employee health insurance with the completion of wellness incentives
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Life, dental, vision and income protection insurances
• Choice of retirement plans, including a pension plan
• Use of City recreation facilities
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Discount on professional development programs through USM and Thomas College

If you have any questions or need assistance with the application, please email Human Resources at jobs@portlandmaine.gov or call 207-874-8624.

The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov.