Seasonal – Food Services Assistant Position Available In Penobscot, Maine

Seasonal – Food Services Assistant
Lincolnville, ME, United States (On-site)

JOB INFO

Job Identification
1066
Job Category
Temporary
Posting Date
02/03/2025, 01:27 PM
Locations
22 Blueberry Cove Rd, Tenants Harbor, ME, 04860, US
(On-site)
Business Unit
University of Maine
Job Schedule
Part time
Regular or Temporary
Temporary
Department
UM Cooperative Extension

JOB DESCRIPTION

Food Services Assistants help to prepare healthy meals and to make sure the kitchen is kept at Maine State health code standards. This position is part-time seasonal (June- September). This position will be based at Blueberry Cove Learning Center in Tenants Harbor, Maine. This position requires travel between the two locations during the week. Kitchen staff work closely with the Food Service Supervisor and the director to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. Part-time, flexible work hours, 20-40 hours per week. Some weeks in spring and fall season will be less hours due to fewer programs. $15.84 to $17.26/hour

Responsibilities:

Collecting, rinsing, and cleaning pots, pans, and related utensils. Operating dish cleaning equipment. Cleaning dining facilities using standard custodial equipment. Collecting, cleaning, and drying laundry.
Performing standard, unskilled maintenance

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. Ability to read, write and follow directions.
No previous work experience required

Preferred:

High safety and sanitation standards
Attention to detail
Flexible, team player
Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record keeping

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 1, 2025. For questions about the search, please contact Ryan LeShane, ryan.leshane@maine.edu.
The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.