Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

What You'll Do

• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Skills and Experience: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Enjoy working with the public, especially children. Attention to detail. Punctual and reliable. Friendly, positive attitude. Willing and able to become ServSafe certified, as necessary; training provided. Committed to the mission of the Trustees. Reliable transportation to the property. Ability to lift 40 pounds.
• Eligibility Criteria: Must be 16+ years of age. Available during camp staff training week (June 15-19) and all 8 weeks of camp (June 22-August 14). Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment. A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

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.