Prep Cook — Fast-Paced Kitchen & Safe-Prep Expert

Acadia National Park; Seal Harbor (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadia National Park in Seal Harbor, ME, seeks a kitchen team member to assist the Executive Chef in preparing foods per recipes and established standards, delivering hospitality excellence to guests.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, follow Safe Food Handling procedures, maintain logs, and pursue ServSafe or State Food Handler certification; flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Culinary training/experience must be present (minimum 1 year).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Willingness to work day, night, weekend and holiday shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Chef in ensuring the menu and guest service standards are met or exceeded.
• Prepare food items according to established recipes and standards.
• Adhere to Safe Food Handling procedures to deliver quality guest experiences.
• Complete all required food and safety logs per procedures and regulations.
• Obtain ServSafe or State Food Handler Certification per policy.
• Be flexible with shifts including days, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Understand ISO management systems and health and safety standards.
• Adherence to Duties Checklist and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Culinary experience

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Strong communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Culinary training/experience (1 year minimum)

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

Job description

Acadia National Park in Seal Harbor, ME, seeks a kitchen team member to assist the Executive Chef in preparing foods per recipes and established standards, delivering hospitality excellence to guests.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, follow Safe Food Handling procedures, maintain logs, and pursue ServSafe or State Food Handler certification; flexibility to work days, nights, weekends, and holidays is required.