Seasonal Camp Culinary Instructor

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nations premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees preserves for public use and enjoyment properties of exceptional scenic historic and ecological value in properties are open to all and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity and have helped protect more than 50000 acres including 27000 acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors supporters volunteers and our 100000 Member encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website .

Posting Information:

Hourly Rate:$19.00-$21.00/hour

Rates aredeterminedbased on relevant experience.

Hours per week:35hours/week Mondays-Fridays8AM-3PM

Job Classification:Nonexempt Seasonal

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:June8August21 2026

Location:PowissetFarm Dover MA

What Youll Do:

Your Impact:

Are you interested in helping young people understand where their food comes from loving vegetablesand eating healthy farm-fresh foodsFarmer Forester Chef!Camp features cooking lessons each day inspired by seasonal farm producethey help culinary program is part of thisunique campthatconnects children to the land and the natural systems that support us all while spending time outdoors exploring making friends and having fun.

Farmer Forester Chef! is a day campfor 50 campers ages 6-11locatedat historicPowissetFarm in Dover is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden barnyard animals culinary programsfor all ages scenic trails engaging education programs and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work.

For more information about our camp please visitTrustees Camps.

The Role:

Do you love to cook andteachchildren Can you create fun recipes for a young audience and think on the fly Do you believe in the importance of creating fresh farm food and know how to get others excited about it If so then this job is for you!

As a Culinary Instructor you love to cook and share your knowledge with enthusiastic food fans! You are energetic talented outgoing inclusive patientand enjoy performing in front of an audience of children.

As aCulinary Instructor you willteachfour classes each day inPowissetsbeautifulteaching kitchen andinthe outdoor kitchenmakingrecipes with children that reflect the seasonal changes on the farm andwhatsgrowingin thecampteaching willdevelop weeklythemesand daily menus prepfor each class instructthe class and encouragethe success of every junior chef.

Specifically youll:

• Develop an 8-week curriculumbased onfarm campthemes and seasonal offerings
• Prepare and organize menu and ingredients toinsurea smooth consistent andtimelyflow of instruction.
• Set up and break down the teaching space for each class including tablearrangement.
• Instruct hands-on classes for campersages 6-11 years oldsupported by camp counselors.
• Keep kitchen areas organized clean and orderly to deliver a positive camper experience.
• Communicate regularly with camp director and staff to report safety concerns incidents maintenance needs and program assessment.
• Be familiar with and enforce propertyand kitchenrules and regulations.

This is aseasonalpositionworking35hours/weekandreporting directly tothePowissetCamp Director.

What Youll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Outgoing friendly enthusiastic; must enjoy working with the public especially children.
• Experience working with children in educational or recreational settings.
• Experience developing menus and recipes for cooking classes.
• Experience teaching hands-on cooking to children.
• Experience working in culinary environments.
• Experience backgroundor interest in working within farm settings.
• Responsible and committed very patient with exceptional attention to detail and safety.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Certifications provided if needed:
• ServSafeand Allergen certified

• CPR and Basic First Aid

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must be 20 years of age.
• Full availability for camp staff training week(June 15-19)and all weeks of camp (June22 August 14) plusadditionaldays in June for curriculum development kitchen training and camp prep.
• Current authorization to work in the United Statesby thefirst day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Dont quite have all the skills and experience listed above We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Have questions Contact our People team at !

Your Benefits:

• Sick Time: 40 hours

• Reciprocity:Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties discount event tickets and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including but not limited to age race ethnicity sex gender sexual preferences nation of origin religion or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color persons with varying abilities women and LGBTQ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees commitment to advancing the organizations vision for this work may be found here:Diversity Belonging Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process please contact us at .