Cook I - Intermittent - Connor School

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

CONNOR SCHOOL

INTERMITTENT POSITION

Opening Date: September 16, 2024

Closing Date:  September 30, 2024

Job Class Code: 1231
Grade: 08
Salary: $17.04 - $22.16/Hourly
Position Number: 014286248

Purpose:

Did you know that food insecurity is real for many Maine families?  Do you want to make a difference for children in our community?  If you have a passion for cooking and want to help guide nutrition in the school setting, then this is the perfect position for you!   The Education in the Unorganized Territory is seeking a Substitute Cook who can plan and prepare meals within the child nutrition program guidelines and provide a variety of nutritional options daily within their small schools.

The intermittent cook would be required to prepare & serve meals and clean the kitchen and dining areas appropriately.

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of kitchen equipment.
• Ability to cook for large numbers.
• Knowledge of proper procedures regarding food preparation.
• Knowledge of proper procedures regarding clean-up.
• Ability to prepare foods included on the menu.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Serve Safe Certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year experience in large-scale institutional food preparation including serving and cleanup.

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:

• Work-Life Fit – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums ($11,196.96 - $12,514.32 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State. 
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($387.92 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 18.09% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS). 

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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