Summer Culinary Eductaor Intern

Job Description

Description Position Description: Summer Culinary Educator Intern Position: Culinary Educator Intern Hours: 9:00am – 3:00pm Choose 1 or 2 weekday(s) Monday, Wednesday, or Friday Timeline: June 8th – August 14th Culinary Educator Intern Position Overview Culinary Educator Interns will work closely with the Education Department to support the Summer Farm Camp program. Throughout the internship, interns will gain hands-on experience with a variety of seasonal cooking skills as they co-lead “farmers-in-training” (campers) in creating farm-fresh snacks. Interns will also develop outdoor education skills, including group management skills, facilitating student-led learning, developing hands-on activities, differentiating experiences for diverse ages, and fostering relationships with “farmers-in-training”. Interns will: Support and co-facilitate daily cooking sessions with “farmers-in-training” (campers) ages 4-11 years old. Learn basic cooking skills such as outdoor kitchen set-up & clean-up, food safety, knife skills, seasonal cooking, harvesting, sautéing, baking, etc. Help maintain the outdoor kitchen and ensure safety when “farmers-in-training” are interacting with farm spaces. Attend regular Farm team meetings and trainings as appropriate. Interns are eligible for a Coastal Roots Farm certificate upon completion of 36 hours of service. Interns may also complete credits through Coastal Roots Farm pending approval from associated schools and universities. Qualifications and Experiences Enjoys working with youth ages 4 and up and their families. Comfortable with being outside in all weather conditio