Seasonal - Food Service Supervisor

The Food Services Supervisor will work with the camp director in ordering food, creating schedules, and making sure the kitchen is kept at Maine State health code standards. 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.  $22.08 - $23.31/hour.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook healthy meals and snacks for the camp, using whole foods and fresh produce
• Safely operate commercial cooking equipment: mixer, dishwasher, and stoves; know when machines and knives need repair and specialized cleaning.
• Work as part of a team with other cooks and kitchen assistants in all aspects of food service operations
• Oversee and assist staff in safe food preparation, serving, and clean-up.
• Model safe and efficient ways of working in a commercial kitchen.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen facility in compliance with State of Maine standards and regulations.
• Work with directors in menu planning, food ordering, and preparing menus.
• Utilize produce from the camp’s garden.
• Pack up food after each meal and help clean the kitchen so it is ready for the next meal to begin.
• Follow established protocols for the camp composting program.

Benefits:

• Optional rustic housing
• 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 and Learning Centers  provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Lincolnville and Tenants Harbor. 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.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.) AND some culinary training.
• Three years of food preparation experience

Preferred: 

• 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
• Current ServSafe Food Safety Manager Certification
• 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

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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