About the employer
Terramor Outdoor Resort, part of Kampgrounds of America, is a luxury camping resort on Mount Desert Island, Maine — about 15 minutes from Bar Harbor and the entrance to Acadia National Park. The property has 64 canvas tents, a Lodge with a small restaurant and gift shop, a pavilion, a swimming pool and spa, and a wellness tent.
Working here means joining a team that loves the outdoors and helps guests plan their stay and discover local spots. Staff get free daily breakfast, free laundry on site, free weekly grocery trips and a free Island Explorer bus to town. In your time off, you're encouraged to explore the area.
The job as Line Cook
What you'll do
- 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.
What is required
Pay and hours
Housing
The employer guarantees housing on property, less than a two-minute walk from the main lodge, and you may also find your own. Amenities include TV, refrigerator, bedding/linen, microwave, telephone, utensils, private bath, air conditioning, cookware and stovetop. A free Island Explorer bus stops onsite hourly to Bar Harbor, plus a weekly staff shuttle to Ellsworth.
Location: Bar Harbor, Maine
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.
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.
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