Lodge Cook

Position Title: Lodge Cook 

Reports To: Lodge Manager 

Location: Greenville, Maine 

SEASON DATES: Start Date: 12/29/26

End Dates by Lodge:

• Medawisla: 3/19/27
• Little Lyford and Gorman Chairback: 3/12/27

Ready to dive into epic outdoor adventures and make a positive impact on the environment? Look no further than the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) - the oldest conservation, education, and recreation organization in the USA! Our passion for the outdoors knows no bounds, and we want YOU to be a part of it. As an employee, you'll unlock access to exciting programs, policies, and procedures that empower you to make a real difference. Join the AMC team now and embark on the journey of a lifetime!

Beyond Maine’s bustling seaports and crowded resort towns lies an untarnished wilderness full of mountain landscapes. Nestled here, in the 100 Mile Wilderness, sit three off the grid Wilderness Lodges owned and operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club. Enjoy endless summer outdoor recreation activities while living and working remotely. Provide warm, well-rounded meals and hospitality to guests vacationing at one location or adventuring between lodges. If this sounds like a destination that you would like to explore and you're interested in expanding your skills in the kitchen, consider joining our team as a Lodge Cook!

What you’ll be doing at AMC

• Live at a wilderness lodge during the winter. Travel to and from the lodges will typically involve a combination of lodge trucks and snowmobiles; two of the three lodges are accessible by snowmobile only in winter. Come prepared with appropriate winter clothing and gear.
• Work independently to prepare all meals and snacks as scheduled and instructed according to pre-planned menus and established meal times.
• Provide alternatives for guests with dietary restrictions.
• Meet Maine Health Codes and Standards by always maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, dry-storage, refrigerator, and freezers.
• Implement energy conservation and environmentally sound practices in daily operations
• Assist with the set-up, delivery, and clean-up of meal services
• Assist guests and visitors in a positive manner.
• Respond to any problems or special requests with a professional demeanor.
• Interact with guests regarding local information, lodge amenities, organizational efforts and programs.
• Participate in deep cleaning of the lodge and other areas on a weekly/monthly basis or as instructed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.