Campus Cooks & Prep Cooks – Multiple Immediate Openings

Manpower Group (USA); Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower Group (USA) in Waterville, Maine is hiring 10+ Campus Cooks and Prep Cooks for immediate openings on a busy campus dining team. Roles pay $18 per hour, with evening shifts and weekend availability, and can be full-time, part-time, or weekend-only through the school year.

Whether you specialize in food preparation, salad/sandwich assembly, or cooking from recipes, you will help deliver quality meals and gain valuable culinary experience in a team-oriented setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or similar kitchen role.
• Ability to safely use knives and perform prep tasks.
• Experience following recipes in a fast-paced setting.
• Dependable attendance with evenings and weekends.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items per recipes and standards.
• Perform food prep including knife work and assembly.
• Maintain food quality, temperatures and presentation.
• Support kitchen operations with food safety and sanitation.
• Assist batch cooking and inventory to reduce waste.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife skills

Teamwork

Communication

Dependable attendance

Job description

Campus Cooks & Prep Cooks - Multiple Immediate Openings

Pay Rate: $18 per hour
Schedule: Evening shifts with weekend availability required; full-time, part-time, and weekend-only opportunities available
Assignment Length: School Year

Our client in Waterville is hiring 10+ Campus Cooks and Prep Cooks for immediate openings supporting a busy campus dining environment. These positions pay $18 per hour and are anticipated to last through the school year.

This is a great opportunity for experienced kitchen professionals seeking steady work in a team-oriented setting. Whether your strengths are food preparation, salad and sandwich assembly, or cooking menu items from recipes, you'll play an important role in delivering quality meals while building valuable culinary experience.

Typical daily duties:

• Prepare and cook menu items according to recipes and established standards
• Perform food prep including knife work, salad preparation, sandwich assembly, and ingredient preparation
• Maintain food quality, proper temperatures, and attractive presentation throughout service
• Support efficient kitchen operations while following food safety and sanitation standards
• Assist with batch cooking and inventory management to reduce waste and ensure product availability

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience as a cook, prep cook, line cook, deli worker, cafeteria cook, or similar kitchen role
• Ability to safely use knives and perform food preparation tasks including salads, sandwiches, and ingredient prep
• Experience following recipes and preparing menu items in a fast-paced food service environment
• Dependable attendance and the ability to work evenings and weekends
• Strong teamwork and communication skills