Bishops Store

Cook, Earn and Explore in the Maine Wilderness

Ready to swap lecture halls for a busy kitchen in one of the most beautiful corners of the USA? Bishops Store in Jackman, Maine is looking for energetic Kitchen Crew members to join the team from summer through fall. Earn $15 per hour plus tips while working around 38 hours per week – and still have plenty of time to explore the lakes, forests and mountains right outside your door.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking a variety of menu items – sandwiches, pizza, fried foods, breakfast items and daily specials
• Setting up and stocking prep stations with fresh ingredients
• Following recipes, portion sizes and presentation standards
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organized and up to U.S. health and safety codes
• Washing dishes, utensils and equipment as part of the team rotation
• Working closely with the front-of-house crew to get orders out fast and fresh
• Helping with deliveries, storage and rotating stock

Why Jackman, Maine?

Known as “The Switzerland of Maine”, Jackman is a small, friendly town surrounded by endless forests, sparkling lakes and rolling mountains near the Canadian border. Your days off can be spent kayaking on Big Wood Lake, hiking scenic trails, spotting moose, fishing, or watching some of the clearest starry skies in North America. In the fall, the legendary New England foliage turns the whole region gold and crimson – a view you will never forget.

Jackman is a genuine small-town American experience: locals know your name, the pace is relaxed, and you’ll leave with friendships that last long after the season ends. Popular getaways like Quebec City, Portland and Bar Harbor are within reach for weekend trips.

What You’ll Get

• $15.00 per hour – a solid, above-average starting wage
• Tips shared with the crew – boost your earnings every shift
• 38 hours per week with the potential for extra hours in peak season
• Real hands-on culinary experience in an American kitchen
• Massive improvement in your everyday and professional English
• A supportive team and a manager who understands international students
• An unforgettable Work & Travel USA summer with time to travel afterwards

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 on a valid J-1 Work & Travel visa
• Conversational English – enough to follow instructions and communicate with the team
• Positive attitude, reliability and willingness to learn
• Ability to stand for long shifts and work in a fast-paced, hot kitchen
• Team player who can also take initiative
• Previous kitchen or food service experience is a plus, but not required – full training provided
• Availability from summer through the fall season

Ready to Apply?

Positions in small, high-demand Maine towns fill quickly. If you want a summer of good money, great food, wild nature and real American culture, apply now for the Kitchen Crew role at Bishops Store and start your Work & Travel USA adventure!