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Relief Head Chef - Shoals Marine Lab

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $49,000.00 - $73,500.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Room and board
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Professional development opportunities
Employee assistance program
Work-life balance support

Job Description

The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a prestigious R1 Carnegie classification research institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. With a sprawling 188-acre campus set conveniently 60 miles north of Boston and just 8 miles from the Atlantic coast, UNH offers a vibrant academic environment to approximately 13,000 students. The university boasts a full-time faculty of over 600 who deliver a comprehensive suite of 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. UNH champions diversity, equity, and inclusiveness, fostering a campus culture where individuals from varied perspectives and backgrounds can pursue academic excellence with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
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Job Requirements

  • Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States
  • Selected candidates must be able to successfully participate in pre-employment and random drug testing
  • Meet the University of New Hampshire's hiring requirements for both criminal and driving history (background checks are required)
  • Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment
  • Must be able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours
  • Must be willing and able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland
  • Must be able to lift and move more than 50 lbs
  • Must be able to work while standing and moving 8-11+ hours per day
  • Valid Drivers License and safe driving record
  • Serve as a crew member on board a commercial or an oceanographic vessel

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a head or executive chef successfully leading dining services teams in successful execution of regular meal service for large groups of more than 50
  • Experience in addressing allergy, food preferences and food intolerances in a discrete and safe manner
  • Knowledge of basic computer skills
  • proven organization skills
  • attention to detail along with experience managing multiple tasks
  • Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment
  • ServSafe Manager Certificate or willingness to obtain in first two weeks of employment

Job Duties

  • Supervise operations of the Shoals Marine Laboratory kitchen on Appledore Island
  • Lead the planning and preparation of 20+ meals per week for Appledore Island for up to 100 residents and additional groups of day visitors, and on-island catering
  • Primarily from scratch utilizing local producers when feasible to produce hearty and well balanced healthy meals
  • Maintain and coordinate relationships with food suppliers, with an emphasis on local ingredients and farms and fishers
  • Supervise and schedule all employees working in the SML kitchen, consisting of a small core team, student workers, and occasional volunteers in collaboration with Island Coordinator team
  • Develop and maintain a professional team that reflects courtesy, civility, and mutual respect
  • Maintain responsibility for menu planning, management of dietary restrictions, food purchasing and budgeting, food transportation, kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and food storage
  • Maintain a keen focus on sustainability and food waste reduction
  • Ensure compliance with Maine Department of Health regulations, utilizing FDA HACCP and Serve Safe guidelines to ensure safe food storage and preparation
  • Maintain cleanliness and safe operating environment of kitchen at all times
  • Provide exemplary customer service
  • Communicate with island community about food - ingredients, sharing sources as needed and possible
  • Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for staff, students, researchers, and visitors
  • Implement initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Expected to be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels
  • Serve as a crew member on board a commercial vessel, and operator of small vessels
  • Other duties as assigned

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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