Assistant Chef (Cook)

University System of NH; Golden Horseshoe; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community on Appledore Island as an Assistant Chef, where you will play a crucial role in preparing meals and fostering an inclusive environment. This seasonal position offers a unique opportunity to work in a remote educational setting, serving up to 100 residents and day visitors. You will be responsible for food preparation, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. With a focus on sustainability and teamwork, you will help create memorable experiences for students and guests alike. If you are passionate about food and community, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Room and board provided

Unique island living experience

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Eligible for employment in the US and able to pass drug testing.
• Experience in commercial kitchens or restaurants is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing meals for up to 100 residents and visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen environment.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Interest in working in a remote educational environment

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Assistant Chef (Cook) - Shoals Marine Laboratory

Operating Title: Assistant Chef (Cook) - Shoals Marine Laboratory

Summary of Position:

1. Assist in the preparation of 20 meals per week for residents and visitors at Shoals Marine Laboratory on Appledore Island, for up to 100 residents and additional groups of day visitors.
2. Regular duties include participation in cleaning, dishwashing, food preparation, food transportation, and food storage.
3. Maintain cleanliness and safe operating environment of SML kitchen at all times.
4. Provide exemplary customer service.
5. Maintain a keen focus on sustainability and food waste reduction.
6. Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for students, researchers, and visitors.
7. Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
8. 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.
9. Serve as a crew member on board a commercial vessel.
10. Other duties as assigned.

Salary and Employment Details:

$23/hour, typical 40 hour week with occasional overtime. This is a seasonal position, employment dates: May 5, 2025-September 7, 2025. Review of applications will begin on January 6th, 2025, and will remain open until filled.

Campus Location:

Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is a residential, teaching facility located on Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals, Maine. The island field station is open seasonally from May-September, and supports students, faculty, visitors and staff in a close-knit, sustainable community.

Required Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States.
2. Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing.
3. Meet the University of New Hampshire’s hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required).
4. Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment.
5. Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment.
6. Knowledge of basic computer skills; proven organization skills; attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Positive energy and leadership, interest in healthy and sustainable cuisine, and experience accommodating dietary restrictions.
2. Experience working in commercial kitchens or restaurants.
3. We are especially interested in candidates with interests in sustainable and local food.
4. ServSafe Food Handler Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Physical Demands:

1. 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.
2. Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland.
3. Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.
4. Must be able to work while standing and moving 8-11+ hours per day.

EEO Statement:

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission.

Additional Job Information:

Room and board are provided for island staff. 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.

The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.

Institution Information:

The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.