Cook

About the role

NatureBridge provides environmental science education experiences for more than 30,000 students and their teachers each year in National Parks, connecting young people to science and wonder of the natural world. The cook position is full‑time at the Marin Headlands campus on Rodeo Beach, within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, serving K‑12 students and adult chaperones in a cafeteria‑style kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook buffet‑style meals for up to 240 child and adult participants.
• Direct kitchen assistants and other support staff during their shift.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Receive and stock deliveries of food and supplies.
• Label and store foods in a manner that meets NPS public health standards.
• Establish and maintain respectful, supportive and compassionate relationships with staff, volunteers and participants.
• Collaborate with the Evening Cook on areas of need for upcoming meals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• Two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A degree in culinary arts is preferred.
• ServSafe Food Handler certification is required.
• Willingness to obtain ServSafe Food Manager certification (paid for by NatureBridge).
• Employment eligibility contingent on successful completion of a background check and fingerprinting.

Qualifications

Strong knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards; skills in all aspects of food preparation for large groups; ability to work efficiently under pressure and time limits; ability to follow verbal and written directions and work independently.

Skills

• Food safety and sanitation expertise.
• Large‑scale food preparation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow directions and work independently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Option for a 403b retirement plan with employer match after six months.
• Generous PTO: accrue 15 vacation days, 2 personal days, 8 days sick leave, 10 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

Pay

$20.68 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time, on‑site position at the Marin Headlands campus; weekend availability is required; the role cannot be performed remotely.