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Night Shift Cooks - Hiring Now! Hiring Multiple! 840817

West Gardiner, ME 04345

Posted: 09/01/2026 Job Category: Warehouse and Distribution Job Number: 840817 Pay Rate: $21 per hour

Job Description



Join Our Team as a 3rd Shift Lobster Cooker – Urgently hiring in Gardner!

Job Title: Night Cook
Pay: $21.00 per hour
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM or until production is completed
Start Date: ASAP

Looking for a rewarding role with stable hours? Join an established seafood processing facility as a Cook in Gardner, Maine, and make a real impact in the production of quality seafood products.

As a Cook, you'll play a vital part in supporting the safe and efficient cooking of lobster for production. You'll work closely with the production team to ensure food safety, quality, and sanitation standards are consistently met.

What You'll Do
As a Cook, you will be responsible for 

  • Prepare and cook lobster according to established production procedures and specifications.

  • Safely load and unload lobster from cooking equipment.

  • Monitor cooking times, temperatures, and product conditions as required.

  • Follow all food safety, GMP, HACCP, sanitation, and company procedures.

  • Maintain a clean and organized cooking and production area.

  • Properly handle raw and cooked seafood to prevent cross-contamination.

  • Assist with cleaning and sanitizing equipment and work areas before, during, and after production.

What You’ll Bring:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:

  • Dependable attendance, strong work ethic, punctuality, and ability to follow verbal/written instructions.

  • Previous seafood processing, cooking, food manufacturing, or production experience is preferred.

  • Ability to stand for the duration of the shift, bend, twist, lift, and work around hot equipment, steam, and wet floors. Must bring own water boots/galoshes.

Why Join Us in West Gardiner?
  • Consistent Schedule: Steady 3rd shift Monday–Friday schedule with weekends off.

  • Competitive Pay: Earn $21.00/hr starting on Day 1.

  • Enjoy affordable health and prescription coverage with no waiting period.

Location & Schedule
This position is on-site in Gardner, Maine, and offers evening hours from 8:00 PM to 3:00 AM, Monday through Friday. You will work in a fast-paced seafood environment, supporting the production of high-quality lobster products.

Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to start a rewarding career as a Lobster Cooker in Gardner, apply today or contact our recruiting team to learn more. Don’t wait—applications are being accepted now!



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About West Gardiner, ME

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