About the employer
LocalTopia The Wicked Loon is a dockside restaurant in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, offering positions as counter help, server, busser, dishwasher, prep cook, and line cook. Housing is guaranteed by the employer, either owned or arranged, though you may also choose to find your own, and a second job is likely available. The nearest major city, Portsmouth, is over 50 miles away.
Line Cook
General information
Job duties
- Prepare and cook food orders per recipe guidelines.
- Prepare batters, meat dishes and vegetables.
- Provide back up to the line during busy hours, including restocking and maintaining workstations to assure plenty of product is always available.
- Clean all workstations at the end of the day, including sweeping and mopping the floors.
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Fire Up the Grill on the Shores of Lake Winnipesaukee
Imagine finishing your shift and walking straight onto a wooden dock as the sun sets over America’s most beautiful lake. That’s everyday life at LocalTopia The Wicked Loon in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire — officially known as “The Oldest Summer Resort in America.” We’re looking for energetic international students to join our kitchen crew as Line Cooks for the summer-to-fall season.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Line Cook, you’ll be at the heart of a fast-paced, friendly American kitchen. Your daily responsibilities will include:
- Preparing and cooking menu items to order — burgers, seafood, salads, appetizers and classic New England comfort food
- Setting up and stocking your station before service and breaking it down afterwards
- Following recipes, portion standards and presentation guidelines
- Working the grill, fryer, sauté and cold prep stations
- Maintaining strict food safety, sanitation and cleanliness standards
- Communicating with servers and teammates during busy dinner rushes
- Assisting with deliveries, inventory and daily prep lists
What You Get Out of It
- Real, hands-on experience in a professional American kitchen
- Consistent full-time hours and a steady paycheck all season
- Daily English practice with American colleagues and guests
- A tight-knit team of locals and international students
- A lakeside lifestyle: beaches, boats and mountains right outside the door
- Friendships and stories that last far beyond the summer
What We’re Looking For
- University students aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
- Conversational English and a willingness to learn kitchen terminology
- Ability to stand for long shifts and work in a hot, fast-paced environment
- A positive, team-first attitude and strong work ethic
- Reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
- Previous kitchen or food service experience is a plus, but enthusiasm matters most — we will train the right person
Ready to Cook Your Way Through an American Summer?
Spots at The Wicked Loon fill quickly. If you want a summer of great food, great people and unbeatable lake views, apply today and start your Work & Travel USA adventure in Wolfeboro, New Hampshire!
Why choose LocalTopia The Wicked Loon
Why Wolfeboro, New Hampshire?
Wolfeboro is a postcard-perfect lakeside town on Lake Winnipesaukee, surrounded by mountains, forests and crystal-clear water. Summer here means swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, boat cruises, farmers’ markets, fireworks on the Fourth of July, and hiking trails in the nearby White Mountains. In early fall, the famous New England foliage turns the entire region gold and crimson — a view you’ll never forget.
You’re also perfectly positioned for weekend adventures: Boston is about 2 hours away, Portland, Maine around 1.5 hours, and New York City is an easy long-weekend trip.
About New Hampshire
New Hampshire offers the White Mountains, lakes and charming resort towns. It is a favourite for jobs in mountain lodges, hotels and outdoor attractions with cool summers and stunning scenery.
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