Relief Head Chef - Shoals Marine Lab

About the role

The position oversees the operations of the Shoals Marine Laboratory kitchen on Appledore Island, leading the planning and preparation of 20+ meals per week for up to 100 residents and visitors.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Serve as a crew member on board a commercial or an oceanographic vessel, Valid Drivers License and Safe Driving Record.
• Operate as crew aboard vessels.
• 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.
• Be available for consultation and emergency response at all times, on days scheduled to be working, and while on SML property and vessels.

Requirements

• 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.
• Eligible for employment in the United States.
• 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).
• 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.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate (or willingness to obtain in first two weeks of employment).

Qualifications

• Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: 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.

Skills & Abilities

• Able to work with as a team member with students, faculty and staff in an isolated and physically demanding environment involving long hours.
• Able to assist with moving, packing, loading and unloading of supply runs both on Appledore and on the mainland.
• Able to lift and move more than 50 lbs.
• Able to work while standing and moving 8-11+ hours per day.

Other Requirements

• Shoals Marine Laboratory (SML) is a residential, teaching facility located on Appledore Island, Isles of Shoals, Maine. The island field station is open seasonally from May-September, and supports students, faculty, visitors and staff in a close-knit, sustainable community.
• Room and board are provided for island staff. All staff serve the island community as a team with each department working together to support SML’s programs.
• It is everyone’s responsibility to foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.
• Living and working on a remote island is a unique experience which requires that everyone pitch in to help, even when it is not part of their job description, or during their scheduled hours.

Pay Range

$75-$100 per meal scheduled, for during the duration of the relief work. Salary will vary by candidate, based on experience at Shoals, and cooking experience.

Benefits

More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources

Location

Location: Durham

Salary Grade

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