Seasonal - Food Service Technician CL2

The Food Services Technician is responsible for the application of established standards, policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe and cost effective food and beverages. This position is part-time seasonal (April-October). Your position will be based at Blueberry Cove Learning Center in Tenants Harbor, 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 spring and fall season will be less hours due to fewer programs. $20.28 - $21.39/hr

Responsibilities:

• Collecting, rinsing, and cleaning pots, pans, and related utensils.
• Operating dish cleaning equipment.
• Cleaning dining facilities using standard custodial equipment.
• Collecting, cleaning, and drying laundry.
• Performing standard, unskilled maintenance.
• Preparing and maintaining standard menu items and salad bars by following established recipes.
• Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation and serving areas.
• Stocking food ingredients and paper products; identifying ordering needs.
• Setting up and tearing down service venues in accordance with University needs.
• Serving food and beverages to patrons.
• Preparing a variety of standard and non-standard menu items.
• Coordinating the setup of and tear down of dining facilities and events.
• Measuring, baking, and delivering baked goods for sale and consumption.
• Maintaining records of food and equipment inventories.
• Determining and ordering groceries and related supplies.
• Updating purchasing systems.

Benefits:

• Optional rustic housing
• Meals during programming

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:

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.) AND some culinary training.
• Three years of food preparation experience

Preferred:

• Prior experience cooking nutritious and wholesome foods for large groups in a commercial kitchen
• Understanding of food allergies/dietary restrictions and how to safely accommodate them
• High safety and sanitation standards
• 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
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks

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.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm, on June 1, 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact Ryan Leshane, ryan.leshane@maine.edu

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

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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