Assistant Chef Shoals Marine Lab

University of New Hampshire

12d•$25 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves assisting in meal preparation and kitchen operations at Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, ensuring up to 100 residents and visitors receive quality food service. Responsibilities include cooking, cleaning, dishwashing, food storage, and maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. A strong focus on sustainability and minimizing food waste is essential. Additionally, the role requires excellent customer service skills and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for students, researchers, and visitors. The position also involves being available for emergency response while on Appledore and serving as a crew member on a commercial vessel.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States.
Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing.
Meet the University of New Hampshire’s hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required).
Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment.
Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment.
Knowledge of basic computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks.
Serve as a crew member on board a commercial or an oceanographic vessel, Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record
Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours.
Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland.
Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.
Must be able to work while standing and moving 8-11+ hours per day

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of 20 meals per week for residents and visitors at Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, for up to 100 residents and additional groups of day visitors. Regular duties include participation in cleaning, dishwashing, food preparation, food transportation, and food storage.
Maintain cleanliness and safe operating environment of SML kitchen at all times.
Provide exemplary customer service.
Maintain a keen focus on sustainability and food waste reduction.
Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, researchers, and visitors. Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels.
Serve as a crew member on board a commercial vessel.
Other duties as assigned.