Seasonal - Assistant Cook - Greenland Point Learning Center

Seasonal - Assistant Cook - Greenland Point 4H Learning Center Job Info

• Job Identification 2170
• Posting Date 12/10/2025, 07:55 PM
• Business Unit University of Maine
• Job Schedule Full time
• Regular or Temporary Temporary
• Department UM Cooperative Extension
• Job Type Temporary Hourly

Looking for a job that combines teaching, adventure, and the outdoors? Spend your season at Greenland Point 4-H Learning Center, leading youth in environmental education, canoe trips, campfires, and community building. You’ll gain real-world experience, build leadership skills, and make lasting memories all while working in one of Maine’s most beautiful outdoor classrooms.

Statement of the Job:

The Assistant Cook is responsible for the application of established standards, policies and procedures to ensure the delivery of safe and cost effective food and beverages. This position is part-time seasonal (mid-June to mid-August).

Hourly Wage is $15.10 - $18.00/hr.

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

Requirements:

• High School Diploma, G.E.D OR equivalent 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
• Complete health screening and appropriate background checks

The 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Greenland Point provides environmentally focused programming for Maine youth through summer camp and school programs. These programs are designed to inspire outdoor fun, practical woods‑wise skills, and hands‑on conservation education. Participants may learn a new outdoor skill or activity that will increase their awareness and understanding of ways that we can live fulfilling lives and make sound choices while doing the things that we enjoy.

Through these programs, our mission is to teach youth to be effective and caring citizens through affordable environmental education and fun nature‑based experiences.

To be considered for this position, you will need to "Apply" and either upload the documentation listed below:

1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position

OR

Enter your information including work experience and education information into the application.

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on June 1, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Nicole Nelson.

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

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469‑5713, by calling , or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator…