Seasonal - Food Service Supervisor

Job Description

The Food Services Supervisor will work with the director in ordering food, creating schedules, and ensuring the kitchen is kept at Maine State health code standards. You will be responsible for preparing 1-2 meals per day for the camp community. This position is part-time seasonal (April-October). Your position will be based at the Learning Center in Lincolnville, Maine. Kitchen staff work closely with the Food Service Supervisor and the director to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. Part-time, 20-40 hours per week. Some weeks in the spring and fall seasons will be fewer hours due to fewer programs. Some weekend work is required. $20.20 per hour.

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and cook healthy meals and snacks for the camp, using whole foods and fresh produce
• Safely operate commercial cooking equipment : mixer, dishwasher, and stoves; know when machines and knives need repair and specialized cleaning.
• Work as part of a team with other cooks and kitchen assistants in all aspects of food service operations
• Oversee and assist staff in safe food preparation, serving, and clean-up.
• Model safe and efficient ways of working in a commercial kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen facility in compliance with State of Maine standards and regulations.
• Work with directors in menu planning, food ordering, and preparing menus.
• Utilize produce from the camp's garden.
• Pack up food after each meal and help clean the kitchen so it is ready for the next meal to begin.
• Follow established protocols for the camp composting program.

Benefits :

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

Complete Job Description

About the University :

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

Who We Are :

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. Our mission is to teach youth and adults to be effective and caring citizens of the earth through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.

Qualifications : Required :

Preferred :

Other Information :

To be considered for this position you will need to "Apply" and upload the documentation listed below :

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

2.) a resume / curriculum vitae

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

The final date to apply for the summer of 2025 is June 1, 2025, at 4 : 30 PM

For questions about the search, please contact Jessica Decke, jessica.decke@maine.edu or extension.tanglewood4h@maine.edu

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies : Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

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