Seasonal Kitchen Assistant Job at The Trustees of Reservations in Dover

Job Title: Seasonal Culinary Instructor

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation's premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees' preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our 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 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ 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 100,000 Member households.

Hourly Rate: $16.00-$18.00/hour

Hours per week: 30 hours/week, Mondays-Fridays, 9:00AM2:30PM

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: June 8-August 21, 2025

Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

Support teaching and learning in Powisset Farm's extraordinary teaching kitchen where four classes are taught to fifty campers 6-11 each day as part of the summer day camp.

Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp for fifty campers aged 611 located at historic Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. Powisset Farm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinary program for all ages, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work.

If you're energetic, have a great work ethic, like being around children, and enjoy being a productive member of a fun, engaging team, this job is for you! Are you ready to work in a dynamic culinary environment with friendly, inclusive people? We are looking for a talented, patient, hard-working, dedicated and reliable individual to join an amazing team at Powisset Farm in Dover, to support our summer day camp. Additional opportunities to support evening and weekend programming may also be available.

Specifically, you'll:

• Help prep classes for camp with the Camp Culinary Instructor
• Perform dish-washing duties in accordance with current applicable Health Department regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Dispose of all food waste, trash, and recyclables in accordance with established Health Department regulations.
• Empty and clean all kitchen garbage and recyclable barrels.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and classroom floors.
• Wipe down all equipment and clean kitchen sinks, tables, and countertops.
• Do kitchen laundry using the farm's washing machine and dryer.
• Follow the schedule for cooking classes throughout the day, to ensure the kitchen is clean and ready for each class.
• Other related duties as assigned.

This is a seasonal position working 30 hours/week and reporting directly to the Powisset Camp Director and Seasonal Culinary Instructor.