Food Service Worker

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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 03/23/26

Closing Date: Open Continuously

Job Class Code: 1201
Grade: 05
Salary:  $17.38 - $21.76 per hour*

*Salary is inclusive of $1.00 per hour direct care stipend
Position 

Location: Augusta, Maine

Schedule: This is a 10:30am-7pm flex position. Overtime may be required due to operational need.

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.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Knowledge of use and care of food service equipment and utensils. Knowledge of methods and practices of food preparation and service. Ability to oversee residents in performance of simple tasks. Ability to maintain a high standard of personal cleanliness. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to write clearly and effectively.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No special coursework, training, or experience is required for entry to this classification.

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 Balance– 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%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use the chart found on the Premium Rates | Office of Employee Health, Wellness, & Workers' Compensation site to determine rates 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 ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State contributes 18.91% of pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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.

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