Love cooking and working in a fast-paced environment? Holiday in the Hills is looking for a reliable, hands-on Food Truck Cook to manage our festival food truck for the 2026 Christmas season!
This is a hands-on role where you'll be responsible for preparing, cooking and serving food to festival guests, as well as managing inventory and keeping the food truck clean, organized and running smoothly throughout each event.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook menu items for festival guests.
- Serve customers in a friendly, efficient manner.
- Manage food inventory, monitor stock levels and communicate supply needs.
- Assist with food preparation and setup before the festival opens.
- Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary workspace.
- Follow all food safety, handling and storage requirements.
- Work independently and manage the day-to-day operation of the food truck.
Requirements
- Valid Food Handler Certification is required.
- Previous cooking or food service experience is an asset. Especially working with propane fryers and appliances
- Comfortable working independently in a busy environment.
- Reliable, organized and able to work efficiently during busy periods.
- Must be prepared to work in cold conditions inside an outdoor festival food truck. This is not a warm indoor kitchen, and appropriate cold-weather clothing is essential.
- Must be available for all scheduled event dates listed below,
along with additional prep hours before opening.
Event Schedule – 2026
- Thursday November 19th - Prep Shift (versatile)
- Friday, November 20: 5 PM–8 PM (VIP Night)
- Saturday, November 21: 4 PM–9 PM
- Sunday, November 22: 4 PM–8 PM
- Friday, November 27: 4 PM–9 PM
- Saturday, November 28: 4 PM–9 PM
- Sunday, November 29: 4 PM–8 PM
- Thursday, December 3: 4 PM–8 PM
- Friday, December 4: 4 PM–9 PM
- Saturday, December 5: 3 PM–9 PM
- Sunday, December 6: 3 PM–8 PM
- Thursday, December 10: 4 PM–8 PM
- Friday, December 11: 4 PM–9 PM
- Saturday, December 12: 3 PM–9 PM
- Sunday, December 13: 3 PM–8 PM
- Thursday, December 17: 4 PM–8 PM
- Friday, December 18: 4 PM–9 PM
- Saturday, December 19: 3 PM–9 PM
- Sunday, December 20: 3 PM–8 PM
- Monday, December 21: 4 PM–8 PM
- Tuesday, December 22: 4 PM–8 PM
Additional prep shifts will be scheduled before opening. Event hours listed above do not include setup, cleanup or preparation time. Interested?
Send us a message with a little information about yourself, your food service experience and your availability. Please confirm that you hold a valid Food Handler Certification and can commit to all event dates.
Come be part of bringing Christmas to life at Holiday in the Hills!
Pay: From $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 24.0 per week
Work Location: In person
📌 Food Truck Cook - 26 Day Festival (Orono)
🏢 005476
📍 Orono