Seasonal - Assistant Cook - Bryant Pond 4H Learning Center

Assistant Cook

The 4-H Camps at Bryant Pond provide environmentally-focused programs for Maine youth and families. 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.

Statement of the Job:

Kitchen staff at Bryant Pond 4-H Camp works closely with the Cook and Directors to ensure the dietary needs of everyone at camp are met. Our Assistant Cook will prepare 2-3 meals per day for up to 150 people. This position is part-time seasonal (May - October) and is located in Bryant Pond, Maine.

Hourly Wage is $19.00-$21.00.

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

Complete Job Description

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

About Bryant Pond 4-H Learning Center:

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.

Other Information:

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

2.) a resume/curriculum vitae

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 September 1, 2026.

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Bethany Pelletier.

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

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