Culinary Team Member
Lincoln Academy, Newcastle Maine
Lincoln Academy, in Newcastle, ME seeks a full-time Culinary Team Member. This is an immediate opening through the 2024-2025 school year. Founded in 1801, Lincoln Academy is an independent Town Academy deeply rooted in the midcoast communities of central Lincoln County. For 220 years we have served as an educational center for students from more than 15 towns in the region. In addition to our local students, the school enrolls international and domestic boarding students. This results in an exciting mix of students, and the school is committed to providing an outstanding education for each of them.
The Culinary Team Member will assist the Culinary Services Director with responsibilities related to food preparation, serving meals, and dining commons/kitchen sanitization. This position requires weekday shift work, 6 AM to 2:30 PM and 10:30 AM to 7 PM.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with food preparation
- Assist with serving meals to students and residents
The Culinary Team Member shall have the following experience:
- High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience
- Some dining service experience is desirable, but not mandatory
- Working in a team environment a plus
- Must hold or obtain Maine CHRC authorization
Physical Requirement and Work Environment:
- Ability to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Ability to reach, bend, stoop, push and or pull, and frequently lift up to 35 pounds
Must have good verbal skills and be able to communicate with co-workers and the dining commons “customers.”
Full-time Culinary Team Members are eligible for generous benefits including:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation and sick leave
- Pension and 403(b) plans
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and daycare expenses
- Direct deposit and more
Lincoln Academy is an equal opportunity employer.