Company description

Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership is a transformative learning community on Hurricane Island in Penobscot Bay, Maine. Our mission is to integrate science education, applied research, and leadership development through year-round educational programs and a seasonal, environmentally-sustainable island community. Through experiential education programs and research opportunities in STEM disciplines we aim to excite people about doing science and about being leaders in the next wave of scientific discovery and environmental conservation.

Job description

Cooks prepare and serve meals for a multi-aged island community of staff, students, program participants, and visitors. In addition to the regular meals, they help plan and execute periodic special island events such as casual donor picnics or farm-to-table dinners. The position works under the direction of the Galley Manager/Head Cook to ensure the health and safety standards are met at all levels of the kitchen operations. Cooks should reflect Hurricane Island’s core mission of leadership and sustainability, through positive energy and enthusiasm for sustainable food practices and systems including thoughtful food purchasing, meal and event preparation, and waste management (e.g., trash, compost, recycling). Employees receive rustic housing for the entirety of their contracted employment and meals are provided when on Hurricane Island. Wages are commensurate with experience.

Compensation

this position is: salaried, 35,568* - 50k

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Deadline

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