Job Overview
Benefits
Room and board
Health Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Life insurance
Job Description
The University of New Hampshire (UNH) is a prestigious R1 Carnegie classification research institution located in Durham, New Hampshire. The university offers a dynamic and comprehensive academic environment with over 90 undergraduate programs and more than 70 graduate programs. With a student population of approximately 13,000 and a dedicated full-time faculty body of over 600 members, UNH is committed to fostering inclusivity, diversity, and academic excellence. Conveniently situated 60 miles north of Boston and near the Atlantic coast, the university benefits from access to New Hampshire's scenic lakes and mountains, enhancing the quality of life and experience for students and staff alike.
Within this vibrant academic community, the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) operates as a unique residential teaching facility located on Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals, Maine. Open seasonally from May to September, SML supports a close-knit, sustainable community environment that serves students, faculty, visitors, and staff. The laboratory integrates rigorous marine science education with a commitment to sustainability and community engagement in a remote island setting.
The role being offered is a supervisory kitchen position at the Shoals Marine Laboratory, operating under the Head Chef's supervision. This position is pivotal in managing the kitchen operations on Appledore Island, where daily meal preparation caters to over 100 residents and visitors. The successful candidate will oversee a small core team of kitchen staff, student workers, and volunteers. The kitchen emphasizes preparing hearty, healthy meals made from scratch, focusing on utilizing locally sourced ingredients when possible to promote sustainability and support local producers.
Responsibilities include meal planning, food procurement, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all. This role requires stepping into the Head Chef's responsibilities during their absence, while emphasizing food waste reduction and sustainable culinary practices. The supervisor will also provide exemplary customer service, foster an inclusive and safe environment reflective of the university's values, and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Additionally, the role demands readiness for emergency consultation and response, participation as a crew member on commercial vessels, and operation of small boats, underscoring the unique demands of working in this remote marine laboratory community. Living and working on Appledore Island entails a collaborative spirit where all staff contribute beyond their direct duties to maintain the island's operations and community wellbeing.
This position offers a compensation rate of $1250 per week and includes room and board on the island, highlighting both the remote nature of the job and the comprehensive support provided to staff. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and comply with rigorous background and safety checks, including drug testing, criminal history, and driving record verification, to meet the university’s hiring standards.
Overall, this supervisory kitchen position at the Shoals Marine Laboratory offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about sustainable food service, community engagement, and working in an extraordinary educational and remote island environment. It combines culinary leadership with operational management and community involvement, framed within the University of New Hampshire’s respected academic setting.
Within this vibrant academic community, the Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) operates as a unique residential teaching facility located on Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals, Maine. Open seasonally from May to September, SML supports a close-knit, sustainable community environment that serves students, faculty, visitors, and staff. The laboratory integrates rigorous marine science education with a commitment to sustainability and community engagement in a remote island setting.
The role being offered is a supervisory kitchen position at the Shoals Marine Laboratory, operating under the Head Chef's supervision. This position is pivotal in managing the kitchen operations on Appledore Island, where daily meal preparation caters to over 100 residents and visitors. The successful candidate will oversee a small core team of kitchen staff, student workers, and volunteers. The kitchen emphasizes preparing hearty, healthy meals made from scratch, focusing on utilizing locally sourced ingredients when possible to promote sustainability and support local producers.
Responsibilities include meal planning, food procurement, maintaining kitchen cleanliness and safety, and ensuring a welcoming environment for all. This role requires stepping into the Head Chef's responsibilities during their absence, while emphasizing food waste reduction and sustainable culinary practices. The supervisor will also provide exemplary customer service, foster an inclusive and safe environment reflective of the university's values, and implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Additionally, the role demands readiness for emergency consultation and response, participation as a crew member on commercial vessels, and operation of small boats, underscoring the unique demands of working in this remote marine laboratory community. Living and working on Appledore Island entails a collaborative spirit where all staff contribute beyond their direct duties to maintain the island's operations and community wellbeing.
This position offers a compensation rate of $1250 per week and includes room and board on the island, highlighting both the remote nature of the job and the comprehensive support provided to staff. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and comply with rigorous background and safety checks, including drug testing, criminal history, and driving record verification, to meet the university’s hiring standards.
Overall, this supervisory kitchen position at the Shoals Marine Laboratory offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about sustainable food service, community engagement, and working in an extraordinary educational and remote island environment. It combines culinary leadership with operational management and community involvement, framed within the University of New Hampshire’s respected academic setting.
Job Requirements
- Experience managing dining services teams in successful execution of regular meal service for large groups
- Ensure a culture of cooking from scratch when possible and in a healthy manner
- Experience addressing allergy, food preferences and food intolerances in a discrete and safe manner
- Knowledge of basic computer skills
- Proven organization skills
- Attention to detail
- Experience managing multiple tasks
- 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 criminal and driving history
- Applicants must have interest in working in a remote educational environment
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty and other staff members in an isolated environment
- ServeSafe Manager Certificate or willingness to obtain in first two weeks of employment
- Serve as crew member on commercial or oceanographic vessels
- Valid drivers license and safe driving record
- Willingness to live and work in a remote island environment during the seasonal period
- Ability to contribute beyond job duties including helping with general community tasks
- Ability to pass criminal background check and periodic child safety training as required by NH State Law
Job Qualifications
- Experience managing dining services teams in successful execution of regular meal service for large groups
- Knowledge of handling allergy, food preferences, and intolerances safely and discreetly
- Basic computer skills with proven organization and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Good communication skills and ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff in an isolated environment
- ServSafe Manager Certificate or willingness to obtain within first two weeks of employment
- Experience managing food service in remote locations or aboard vessels
- Experience working with local food producers and vendors to develop fresh, local menus
- Positive leadership energy with interest in healthy, sustainable cuisine
- Experience accommodating dietary restrictions
- Interest in sustainability and local food
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- Valid drivers license with safe driving record
Job Duties
- Supervise all employees working in the SML kitchen including core team, student workers, and volunteers
- Assist and sometimes lead the planning and preparation of 20+ meals per week from scratch using local producers when feasible
- Participate in regular and special event meal planning, food preparation, food transportation, kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, and food storage
- Maintain a clean and safe operating environment in the SML kitchen at all times
- Take full responsibility for SML kitchen operations when Head Chef is off island
- Manage food procurement under supervision of the Head Chef
- Focus on sustainability and food waste reduction
- Provide exemplary customer service
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment
- Implement diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives
- Be available for consultation and emergency response while on duty and on SML property and vessels
- Serve as a crew member on commercial vessels and operate small boats
- Perform other duties as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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