Line Cook
General information
Job duties
- Sets up and stocks food items and other necessary supplies.
- Prepares food items by cutting, chopping, mixing, and preparing sauces.
- Cooks food items by grilling, frying, sautéing, and other cooking methods to specified recipes and standards.
- Maintains cleanliness and complies with food sanitation requirements by properly handling food and ensuring correct storage.
- Cleans and sanitizes cooking surfaces at the end of the shift.
- Performs inventory checks and completes food storage logs.
Housing
Details
Cook Where the Forest Meets the Sea – Bar Harbor, Maine
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight into a pine forest, with the Atlantic Ocean sparkling just minutes away. At Kampgrounds of America’s Terramor Outdoor Resort, you won’t just work in a kitchen – you’ll be part of one of America’s most unique glamping destinations, right on the doorstep of Acadia National Park. If you love food, adventure and meeting people from all over the world, this is the Work & Travel USA summer you’ll be telling stories about for years.
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive $17/hour wage – strong earning potential over the season
- Hands-on professional kitchen experience with a nationally recognized brand (KOA)
- Rapid English improvement in a fast-paced, real-world environment
- Friendships with international staff and Americans alike
- A CV boost that international hospitality employers respect
- Access to a stunning outdoor lifestyle in your free time
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
- Some previous kitchen or cooking experience preferred (home cooking passion counts – be ready to show it!)
- Conversational English to follow instructions and work as a team
- Ability to stand for long shifts and work in a warm, busy kitchen
- Reliable, punctual and positive attitude under pressure
- Willingness to work weekends, evenings and holidays as scheduled
- Availability from summer through fall
Ready to Apply?
Kitchen positions in Bar Harbor are among the most popular in the Work & Travel USA program and they fill fast. If you’re ready to trade lecture halls for a professional kitchen next to Acadia National Park, apply today and start planning the best summer of your life.
Why choose Kampgrounds of America Terramor Outdoor Resort
Why Bar Harbor, Maine?
Bar Harbor is the classic New England coastal town – colorful shops, lobster shacks, sailboats in the harbour and hiking trails that lead to breathtaking ocean views. On your days off you can:
- Watch the first sunrise in the USA from the summit of Cadillac Mountain
- Hike, bike and kayak in Acadia National Park
- Try a real Maine lobster roll and famous blueberry pie
- Go whale watching or explore the Bar Harbor Shore Path
- Take weekend trips to Portland or even Boston
Autumn is the magic bonus: staying into September and October means you’ll see Maine’s world-famous fall foliage turn the forests red, orange and gold.
About Maine
Maine is famous for its rocky coast, lobster, Acadia National Park and island lodges. Students often work in coastal resorts, restaurants and wilderness lodges in one of the most beautiful corners of New England.
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