Seasonal Seafood Processor

Khmer Maine — Salted Green Crab Program

Position Overview

Job Title

Seasonal Seafood Processor

Reports To

Food & Farm Program Manager and Food & Farm Program Assistant

Position Type

Part-time, contracted; 10–15 hours per week

Pay

$18.00/hour

Location

Shared commercial kitchen (Portland, ME area)

Khmer Maine is seeking Seasonal Seafood Processors to join our Salted Green Crab program — an innovative project that transforms invasive green crabs from Maine's coastal waters into a traditional Cambodian salted seafood product. In this role, you'll help process and package our product while supporting a mission that combines environmental stewardship, economic opportunity, and cultural food traditions.

Processors work under the supervision of the Food & Farm Program Manager and Program Assistant. Full training is provided, and processors will also have the opportunity to contribute ideas for improving our production process.

Responsibilities

  • Receive and inspect green crabs and ingredients to ensure they meet food safety and quality standards

  • Sort and wash green crabs, and prepare ingredients for production

  • Prepare and package product according to Khmer Maine's recipe and procedures, including marinating and freezing

  • Conduct regular quality checks throughout production to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards

  • Maintain accurate production and food safety logs

  • Collaborate with team members to keep supplies and ingredients stocked and the workspace clean and organized

  • Follow standard operating procedures and recipes consistently

  • Complete food safety training as required (e.g., ServSafe or equivalent, provided by Khmer Maine)

Qualifications & Skills

  • Experience with, and enthusiasm for, food processing, cooking, or cultural foodways

  • Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity

  • Ability to work collaboratively, follow directions, and manage multiple tasks

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Understanding of, and commitment to, cleanliness and food safety/sanitation best practices

  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, hands-on production environment

  • Availability to work some evenings and weekends


Preferred:

  • Bilingual or multilingual, especially in Southeast Asian languages (Khmer, Vietnamese, Lao, etc.)

  • Familiarity with Southeast Asian culture and community values

Working Conditions

  • Prolonged standing and repetitive hand motion

  • Ability to lift 10–20 lbs

  • Work in a shared commercial kitchen environment

  • Exposure to varying temperature conditions (coolers, freezers)

  • Regular use of scales, measuring tools, and food processing equipment

  • Occasional evening and weekend hours

  • Occasional travel to outreach or program events may be required

  • Employment contingent upon successful completion of a background check

To Apply

Submit a brief cover letter detailing your skills and experience via email to bunly@khmermaine.org.

Khmer Maine is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and encourage members of Maine's Southeast Asian and immigrant communities to apply.