General Information
Job Title: Food Service
Location: Carrabassett Valley, Maine
Employee Status: Full-time, non-exempt
Classification: Hourly
Job Summary
Carrabassett Valley Academy is a private ski and snowboard academy for grades 7 through postgraduate, located at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. We are seeking a dependable, team-oriented kitchen staff member to join our food service team. This role is essential to ensure our kitchen operates efficiently and consistently produces healthy, balanced meals for our community. The ideal candidate is flexible, hardworking, and eager to contribute to a collaborative team in a dynamic, student-centered environment that values community and a love for the outdoors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals three times daily for students, faculty, and staff.
- Assist with all aspects of kitchen operations, including prep, cooking, serving, and cleanup.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to support daily service and special events.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment.
- Wash and sanitize dishes, cookware, utensils, and food prep areas.
- Assist with food preparation tasks such as chopping, slicing, and portioning ingredients.
- Receive and properly store kitchen deliveries.
- Communicate kitchen needs and issues to supervisors.
- Uphold food safety and sanitation standards at all times.
- Foster a positive, respectful kitchen culture aligned with school values.
Minimum Qualifications
- Previous experience in a high-volume kitchen strongly preferred.
- ServSafe certification is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Physical ability to stand for an entire shift and lift 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work some nights and weekends.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable transportation due to our remote mountain location.
- Professional and respectful demeanor appropriate for a school setting.
Compensation and Benefits
- Compensation is commensurate with experience.
- Health Insurance, STD, LTD, Voluntary Accident, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Sugarloaf Alpine and Nordic Season Pass for all employees
- Membership to the local gym
- Meals in the Campus Dining Hall are open to employees and their families during the school year
All interested applicants should contact Joanna Wyman, Director of Food Service, at [email protected].
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Work Location: In person
