Tanglewood 4-H Kitchen Assistant

Seeds of Peace Camp; Maine; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional rustic shared housing

Meals provided

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Seeds of Peace Camp in Lincolnville, Maine, is looking for kitchen staff to handle food preparations, maintain hygiene standards, and serve meals. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and culinary training, along with three years of food preparation experience. This role offers optional shared housing and meals in a collaborative environment that emphasizes community and learning. Work includes flexible scheduling and may require weekend shifts, operating cleaning equipment, and managing food inventories.

Qualifications

• Three years of food preparation experience required.
• Some culinary training necessary.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining menu items.
• Cleaning and sanitizing food areas.
• Stocking ingredients and managing inventories.
• Operating dish cleaning equipment.

Skills

Culinary training

Food preparation experience

Attention to detail

Team player

Knowledge of food allergies

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Environment / Dynamics

Your position will be based at the Learning Center in Lincolnville, Maine. Kitchen staff work closely with the director to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. May-August or October follows a fixed schedule; an individual may opt to work up to two shifts (or meals): 5:00-9:30 a.m. (breakfast), 9:00-2:00 p.m. (lunch), and 3:00-8:00 p.m. (dinner). Some weekend work is required. Position pays overtime when accrued outside of the typical fixed schedule; however, we strive to keep to the fixed schedule during the summer months.

Dates

May 18 or June 1 through August 28 or October 23, 2026

Responsibilities

• Preparing and maintaining standard menu items and salad bars by following established recipes.
• Collecting, rinsing, and cleaning pots, pans, and related utensils.
• Operating dish cleaning equipment.
• Collecting, cleaning, and drying laundry.
• Cleaning and sanitizing food preparation and serving areas.
• Stocking food ingredients and paper products; identifying ordering needs.
• Serving food.
• Preparing a variety of standard and non-standard menu items.
• Measuring, preparing, and baking breads or dessert items in bulk.
• Maintaining records of food and equipment inventories.
• Determining and ordering groceries and related supplies.

Benefits

• Optional rustic shared housing and meals provided. Supportive work environment. Ability to build transferable job skills.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.) AND some culinary training.
• Three years of food preparation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience cooking nutritious and wholesome foods for large groups in a commercial kitchen.
• Understanding of food allergies/dietary restrictions and how to safely accommodate them.
• High safety and sanitation standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work a busy schedule.
• Flexible, team player.
• Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping.
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks.

About Tanglewood 4-H Learning Center

The 4-H Camp and Learning Centers 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. Tucked into a parcel of Camden Hills State Park, participants and staff join together to form a creative community fostering a supportive and fun environment for all — and drawing people back year after year! While having fun and experiencing the joys of being a part of the natural world, we emphasize community living, respect for all, and healthy relationships. Our programs encourage everyone to be themselves, learn from those around them, and make good decisions.

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

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