Job Details

City of Portland - Support Team Worker (Part-Time) - Kitchen

FOOD SERVICES STAFF
Barron Center

About the Barron Center:

Come do good work with us! The Health & Human Services Department consists of four unique divisions; Barron Center, Elder Affairs, Public Health, and Social Services. We strive to enhance the health and well-being of the residents of Portland in collaboration with our community, state, and federal partners. The Barron Center is a long-term care facility with an excellent reputation for fostering a caring and creative work environment.

Job Summary:

We are currently seeking dedicated individuals to join our team who want to make a difference in their community and our residents' lives. The Kitchen Support Team Worker is an important role in our Nutrition Services department.

Duties & Responsibilities:

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

Skills & Experience: High school completion is required.

• Prior experience in a food service environment is strongly 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 driver's license

Expected Hours/Schedule:

Part-time position, including weekends and rotating holidays, Sunday and Monday, 1pm-7pm and Wednesday 4:30pm-7pm.

Applications accepted until August 21, 2026.

The successful candidate will be subject to a pre-employment physical exam. Offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory criminal background check.

Salary:

This is a union position, CEBA Grade 1M, with a starting pay range of $19 - $19.70 per hour, based on relevant years of experience.

For more information about compensation with the City of Portland, please refer to the union specific pay plans and agreements.

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.

To apply, visit https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=334&sreq=14&form=1000&desc=SUPPORT%20TEAM%20WORKER%20(PART-TIME)%20-%20KITCHEN