Shoals Marine Laboratory Relief Chef

University of New Hampshire

32d•$21 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports meal planning and preparation at Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, ensuring up to 100 residents and visitors receive high-quality meals. Responsibilities include food preparation, kitchen cleaning, dish washing, food storage, and supervising student workers and volunteers. The role also involves maintaining a safe and sanitary kitchen environment while emphasizing sustainability and reducing food waste. This position requires providing excellent customer service and fostering an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere for all island visitors. The individual will be available for emergency response while on duty. Serving as a crew member on a commercial vessel and assisting with other duties as assigned are also key responsibilities. Positions may be filled for remainder of season through September 13th, 2026 or in shorter term relief roles.

Requirements

Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States.
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.
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
All staff serve the island community as a team with each department working together to support SML’s programs.
It is everyone’s responsibility to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
Living and working on a remote island is a unique experience which requires that everyone pitch in to help, even when it is not part of their job description, or during their scheduled hours.
This includes, but is not limited to helping clean up after meals, helping transport goods from the vessels to other locations on the island, operating as crew aboard vessels, and generally being supportive and helpful with other members of our community.

Nice To Haves

Experience or desire to provide food service in remote locations or aboard vessels for large groups of people.
Experience working with local food producers and vendors to develop fresh and local menus.
Positive energy and leadership, interest in healthy and sustainable cuisine, and experience accommodating dietary restrictions.
Interests in sustainable and local food.
ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

Assist and sometimes lead the planning and preparation of 20 meals per week for Appledore Island for up to 100 residents and additional groups of day visitors.
Regular duties include participation in regular meal planning, special event meal planning, food preparation, food transportation, kitchen cleaning, dish washing, and food storage.
Maintain cleanliness and safe operating environment of SML kitchen at all times.
Provide direct supervision to student workers and volunteers.
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Serving as a crew member on a commercial vessel.
Assisting with other duties as assigned.