Seasonal - Cook - Bryant Pond 4H Learning Center

University of Maine; Bryant Pond (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Maine Cooperative Extension at Bryant Pond is seeking a Seasonal Cook for the Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center. The role involves assisting with meal preparation for up to 150 guests and ensuring dietary needs are met according to health standards.

The Food Service team will work with the camp director on food orders and scheduling, with a focus on safety, sanitation, and teamwork in a fast-paced, seasonal environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required, plus some culinary training.
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 2–3 meals per day for up to 150 people.
• Collaborate with the camp director on ordering food and creating schedules.
• Maintain Maine State health code standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team player

Flexible

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Seasonal - Cook - Bryant Pond 4H Learning Center

Job Info

• Job Identification 2444
• Posting Date 03/06/2026, 09:08 PM
• Locations University of Maine Cooperative Extension, Bryant Pond, ME, 04219, US (On-site)
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Department UM Cooperative Extension
• Job Type Temporary Hourly

Job Description

The 4-H Camps at Bryant Pond provide environmentally-focused programs for Maine youth and families. 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.

Statement of the Job:

The kitchen staff at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp Center works closely with the directors to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. The Food Services Supervisor will work with the camp director in ordering food, creating schedules, and making sure the kitchen is kept at Maine State health code standards. Our Food Service Technicians will prepare 2-3 meals per day for up to 150 people. This position is part-time seasonal (April- Mid November) and is located in Bryant Pond, Maine.

Hourly Wage is $21.50 - $23.00.

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.) AND some culinary training.
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks

Preferred:

• High safety and sanitation standards
• Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping
• Ability to work a demanding schedule
• Flexible, team player
• Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping

About Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center:

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers provide environmentally focused programs for Maine youth and families in Bryant Pond. 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. The camp is located in Bryant Pond, Maine is nestled on the shores of Lake Christopher with 160 acres of forest and mountain trails leading to remote campsites, streams, ponds, wetlands, and a mountain summit. A short drive from the camp you can be in the beautiful White Mountain National Forest and the Rangeley Lakes area. The local area provides many opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts including rock climbing, backpacking, hunting and fishing, canoeing, and a large winter ski and sport industry. Portland, Maine’s largest city is only an hour’s drive with live music, great food, and shopping.

Other Information:

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Bethany Pelletier .

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

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