Island Head Chef - From-Scratch Meals & Crew Lead

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Room and board provided

Remote island environment

Job summary

The Shoals Marine Laboratory seeks an experienced kitchen leader to supervise its Appledore Island operations, planning and preparing 20+ meals weekly for up to 100 residents and visitors. The role emphasizes scratch cooking with local ingredients, menu planning, purchasing, budgeting, and supervising a small team of staff, students, and volunteers, while maintaining health and safety compliance.

This on-island position requires strong communication with island residents, a commitment to

Qualifications

• Experience as a head or executive chef leading dining services for large groups.
• Cook from scratch using local ingredients when possible.
• Address allergies and dietary restrictions safely and discreetly.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Eligible to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Supervise operations of the SML kitchen on Appledore Island.
• Plan and prepare 20+ meals per week for up to 100 residents and day visitors.
• Develop menus, purchase food, and manage budgeting for meals.
• Maintain local sourcing and sustainability; reduce food waste.
• Supervise and schedule kitchen staff, students, and volunteers.
• Ensure health, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen; comply with regulations.
• Provide excellent customer service and communicate sourcing with island residents.
• Be available for emergency response and vessel duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Executive chef experience

Scratch cooking

Allergen management

Food safety HACCP

Team supervision

Tools

ServSafe Manager Certification

Job description

The Shoals Marine Laboratory seeks an experienced kitchen leader to supervise its Appledore Island operations, planning and preparing 20+ meals weekly for up to 100 residents and visitors. The role emphasizes scratch cooking with local ingredients, menu planning, purchasing, budgeting, and supervising a small team of staff, students, and volunteers, while maintaining health and safety compliance.

This on-island position requires strong communication with island residents, a commitment to