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. Kitchen staff at Greenland Point 4-H Camp works closely with the Food Services Supervisor and Directors to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. Our Food Service Technicians 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. Seasonal, 30-40 hours per week. Hours each day may vary depending on program needs. $21.37 hour.

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.

Benefits:

• 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 & Learning Center at Greenland Point provides environmentally focused programming for Maine youth through summer camp and school programs. These programs are designed to inspire outdoor fun, practical woods-wise skills, and hands-on conservation education. Participants may learn a new outdoor skill or activity that will increase their awareness and understanding of ways that we can live fulfilling lives and make sound choices while doing the things that we enjoy. Through these programs, our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens through affordable environmental education and fun nature-based experiences.

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

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, 1st 2025.

For questions about the search, please contact Nicole Nelson, nicole.m.nelson@maine.edu .

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

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