Seasonal Assistant Cook - Echo Lake Camp

June 11, 2025 – August 24, 2025 (10.5 Week Season) 

Live and work in beautiful Acadia National Park! 

Join us at Echo Lake Camp, a Downeast Maine family camp nestled on the southeast shore of Echo Lake, surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of Acadia National Park. Since 1922, the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) has operated this historic camp, offering a unique outdoor experience for guests of all ages. Spend your summer immersed in nature, enjoying activities like hiking, swimming, sailing, sea kayaking, biking, and more. As part of the AMC team, you'll live in a cozy cabin with full access to camp facilities while contributing to a legacy of outdoor recreation and conservation. 

About Echo Lake Camp: 

Echo Lake Camp is a full-service AMC facility featuring platform tents, three family-style meals per day in the dining hall, a recreation hall, a library, and a private waterfront with swimming and boating. Guests participate in guided hikes, weekly lobster bakes, and more during their week-long stays. Learn more at www.amcecholake.org. 

Position Overview: 

As the Assistant Cook, you will help prepare meals and provide exceptional service, all while supporting AMC’s mission of conservation and outdoor recreation. Reporting to the Head Cook and Camp Manager, you will support all culinary operations, while contributing to a unique outdoor experience for our guests. 

What You'll Be Doing At AMC

• Meal Preparation & Support: Support the preparation of meals and snacks as scheduled, following pre-planned menus and established meal times. Assist the Cook in developing seasonal menus, trail lunches, and specialty dinners. 

• Guest Service: Welcome and assist guests with a friendly and professional attitude, addressing special requests or dietary needs as directed by management. 

• Kitchen Operations: Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in all kitchen areas, performing daily cleaning and inspections as needed. Support kitchen staff with preparation and cleanup tasks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, adhering to established guidelines. 

• Team Collaboration: Work alongside the kitchen team to ensure efficient operations, fostering a positive and productive work environment. Actively promote AMC programs and encourage membership to support AMC’s conservation and public service efforts. 

• Other Responsibilities: Ensure camp operations align with safety standards. Attend training and meetings as required. Promote AMC programs and encourage membership to support its conservation mission. 

Other duties as assigned. This job specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor. 

What AMC Is Looking For

• Prior food service or kitchen experience.
• A valid Certified Food Protection Certificate issued by the State of Maine is preferred.
• Professional experience in preparing diverse, health-conscious meals including foods that incorporate fresh, local and/or organic ingredients in an institutional setting is preferred.
• Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to be a team player within a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity and enthusiasm for AMC programs and missions is preferred.