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Sous Chef - Shoals Marine Laboratory
Job Description
Operating Title
Sous Chef - Shoals Marine LaboratorySummary of Position
• Under the supervision of the Head Chef supervise all employees working in the SML kitchen, consisting of a small core team, student workers, and occasional volunteers.
• Assist and sometimes lead the planning and preparation of 20+ meals per week for Appledore Island for up to 100 residents and additional groups of day visitors. Primarily from scratch utilizing local producers when feasible to produce hearty and well balanced healthy meals.
• Regular duties include participation in regular meal planning, 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.
• Maintain responsibility for SML kitchen operations when SML’s Head Chef is off island.
• Responsibility for food procurement under supervision of the SML Head Chef.
• Maintain a keen focus on sustainability and food waste reduction.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for 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.
• $1,200 weekly pay rate
• This is a seasonal position, employment dates: May 5, 2025-September 14, 2025
• Review of applications will begin on January 6th, 2025, and will remain open until filled.
Campus Location
DurhamRequired Qualifications
•Ensure a culture of cooking from scratch when possible and in a healthy manner.
•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.
• 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.
•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)
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience working with local food producers and vendors to develop fresh and local menus.
• Positive energy and leadership, interest in healthy and sustainable cuisine, and experience accommodating dietary restrictions.
•We are especially interested in candidates with interests in sustainable and local food.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
Physical Demands
• Experience working with local food producers and vendors to develop fresh and local menus.
• Positive energy and leadership, interest in healthy and sustainable cuisine, and experience accommodating dietary restrictions.
•We are especially interested in candidates with interests in sustainable and local food.
• ServSafe Manager Certificate (or willingness to obtain).
FTE
1Salary Information
Posting Number
ASP0876FY25Open Date
11/05/2024Open Until Filled
YesAdditional Job Information
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. This includes, but is not limited to helping clean up after meals, helping transport goods from the vessels to other locations on the island, operating as crew aboard vessels, and generally being supportive and helpful with other members of our community.
The University of New Hampshire is committed to providing a safe environment for all persons, including but not limited to children, and to prevent and respond to abuse, neglect and crimes against children. All UNH youth program staff shall be subject to a criminal background check as required by NH State Law. Staff and volunteers will also be required to complete periodic child safety training.
Learn more about Shoals Marine Lab here: https://www.shoalsmarinelaboratory.org/sites/default/files/media/2024-05/2024-the-appledore-island-handbook_1.pdf
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
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