The Food Services Technician 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 seasonal (April-October). Seasonal, 30-40 hours per week. Some weeks in spring and fall season will be less hours due to fewer programs. $21.37/hour. 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. Responsibilities: + Prepare and cook nutritious and wholesome foods for large groups, emphasizing whole foods and fresh produce. + Have a clear understanding of food allergies/dietary restrictions and how to safely accommodate them + Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely, including mixers, slicers, dishwashers, and stoves, and identify when equipment or knives require repair or specialized cleaning. + Cleaning, sanitizing and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen and dining facilities, including collecting, rinsing, and washing cookware, operating dish cleaning equipment, and using custodial tools for general upkeep. + Immediately refrigerate any remaining food after each service + Maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in full compliance with State of Maine standards and regulations. + Stocking food ingredients and paper products: identifying ordering needs. + Collaborate effectively with other cooks and kitchen assistants to ensure smooth food service operations. + Assist directors with menu planning, food ordering, and meal preparation. + Incorporate fresh produce from the camp’s garden into meal plans. + Adhere to established protocols for the camp’s composting program. Complete Job Description (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WkMUhrhZXyCl26ppD4QIOohyjNcB6i7r/view?usp=sharing) About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu . Who We Are: 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. Qualifications: Required: + High School Diploma OR equivalent (G.E.D.) AND some culinary training. + Complete health screening and appropriate background checks + Servsafe food handler certification Preferred: + High safety and sanitation standards + Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping + Attention to detail + Ability to work a demanding schedule + Flexible, team player + Training and/or experience in sanitation, food preparation and protection, hygiene, and record-keeping Other Information: To be considered for this position you will need to “Apply” and upload the documentation listed below: 1.) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2.) a resume/curriculum vitae 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 pm, on June 15th, 2024 These materials are reviewed on a weekly basis until all positions are filled. For questions about the search, please contact Search Chair, bethany.pelletier@maine.edu Bethany Pelletier (bethany.pelletier@maine.edu) The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical. In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds 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, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System). Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.