Assistant Cook

Position Title: Assistant Cook

Department: Cooperative Extension

Location: Greenland Point 4-H Camp and Learning Center

Your Direct Supervisor: Program Director, Nicole Nelson

Position Type: Full-Time, Temporary

Salary Range: /hr

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Work Environment / Dynamics:

Kitchen staff at Greenland Point 4-H Camp works closely with the Cook and Directors to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. Our Assistant Cook will prepare 2-3 meals per day for up to 100 people. This position is part-time seasonal (mid June - mid August) and is located in Princeton, Maine.

Your Work Schedule:

Seasonal, 30-40 hours per week. Hours each day may vary depending on program needs.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook nutritious and wholesome foods for large groups, emphasizing whole foods and fresh produce.
• Have a clear understanding of food allergies/dietary restrictions and how to safely accommodate them
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely, including mixers, slicers, dishwashers, and stoves, and identify when equipment or knives require repair or specialized cleaning.
• Cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining facilities, including collecting, rinsing, and washing cookware, operating dish cleaning equipment, and using custodial tools for general upkeep.
• Immediately refrigerate any remaining food after each service
• Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in full compliance with State of Maine standards and regulations.
• Stocking food ingredients and paper products: identifying ordering needs.
• Collaborate effectively with other cooks and kitchen assistants to ensure smooth food service operations.
• Assist directors with menu planning, food ordering, and meal preparation.
• Incorporate fresh produce from the camp's garden into meal plans.
• Adhere to established protocols for the camp's composting program.

Knowledge and Skill Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D OR equivalent AND some culinary training.
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks
• Servsafe food handler certification

Preferred:

• High safety and sanitation standards
• Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work a demanding schedule
• Flexible, team player
• Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping
• Flexible, team player
• Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks

Benefits:

• Meals during programming

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary

Pay: $ $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Work Location: In person