Seasonal - Head Cook - Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center
About The Position
Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, trips, campfires, and community building. You’ll gain real-world experience, build leadership skills, and make lasting memories all while working in one of Maine’s most beautiful outdoor classrooms. Statement of the Job: Your position will be based at the Learning Center in Lincolnville, Maine. Kitchen staff work closely with the director to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. April-May and September-October are flexible schedules where not all weeks will have meal service. June-August follows a fixed schedule; an individual may opt to work up to two shifts (or meals): 5:00-9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 9:00-2:00 p.m. (lunch), and 3:00-8:00 p.m. (dinner). Some weekend work is required. The position pays overtime when accrued outside of the typical fixed schedule; however, we strive to keep to the fixed schedule during the summer months. Salary is $22.08 - $23.31/ hour based on experience We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support. Complete Job Description About Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center: The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families. 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. Tucked into a parcel of Camden Hills State Park, participants and staff join together to form a creative community fostering a supportive and fun environment for all — and drawing people back year after year! While having fun and experiencing the joys of being a part of the natural world, we emphasize community living, respect for all, and healthy relationships. Our programs encourage everyone to be themselves, learn from those around them, and make good decisions.
Requirements
- High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.) AND some culinary training.
- Three years of food preparation experience
- Current ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification, or the ability to have, before starting work
Nice To Haves
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
