The Trustees of Reservations-posted about 11 hours ago
$19 - $21/Yr
Full-time • Entry Level
Onsite • Edgartown, MA
251-500 employees

Do you love to cook local and seasonal recipes? Are you interested in helping people understand where their food comes from, loving vegetables, and eating healthy, farm-fresh foods? The FARM Institute’s daily camp cooking lessons and public programs are inspired by seasonal farm produce they help grow. The FARM Institute in Edgartown, MA on Martha’s Vineyard prides itself on offering quality and locally focused cooking and skill-based classes in our teaching kitchen for our year-round and visiting communities alike. Summer classes include bread making, ice cream and pasta workshops, and making meals with local chefs where participants harvest from the garden and enjoy the food they have created during a shared dinner experience. Our summer camp engages 4–13-year-olds in daily farm activities, strengthening their connection to the food we eat and the land that sustains us. Afternoon cooking classes using food harvested from our educational Friendship Garden are a favorite camp activity. As a Culinary Instructor, you'll use farm-fresh ingredients to develop and lead three cooking classes each Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday afternoon from 1-2:30 PM during the nine weeks of summer camp. This includes planning with garden and camp staff, set-up, and clean-up. Additionally, you'll assist in twice-weekly public programs and assist guest chefs in leading cooking classes for families and adults 2-3 evenings a week in July and August. Adult cooking classes include registration, set-up, class prep, as well as break-down and clean-up. Assisting with 2-3 farm dinners a summer is also part of the role.

  • Lead and develop curriculum for camp cooking lessons
  • Program lead on family cooking classes and adult cooking classes with guest chefs
  • Plan and supply shop for culinary classes
  • Build The Farm Institute brand by documenting and creating content for social media
  • Work with the engagement manager to build programming at The Farm Institute including farm dinners, festivals, cooking classes, and more
  • Keep kitchen areas organized, clean, and orderly to deliver a positive visitor experience.
  • Communicate regularly with TFI’s Senior Engagement Manager and the Education Manager/Camp Director and staff to report safety concerns, incidents, maintenance needs, and program assessment.
  • Welcome and orient visitors and work towards a positive experience for everyone visiting The Farm Institute
  • Assist with other operations as needed, including set up and break down at events
  • Other duties as assigned with or without accommodation
  • Experience working with children in an educational, outdoor, garden, and/or kitchen setting.
  • Knowledge of sustainable agriculture, natural history, locally grown foods, or food systems.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills with the creativity and experience to develop and execute lessons and programs.
  • Outgoing and friendly.
  • Ability to manage large groups in a positive and efficient manner.
  • Ability to work both collaboratively and without direct supervision.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • CPR and Basic First Aid certifications
  • ServSafe Certification and allergen certificate
  • Must be 18+ years of age at the start of camp on June 22.
  • Full-time availability June 8–August 21 for camp staff training and all nine weeks of camp; availability in May for preparations and garden and kitchen training; evening and weekend availability for classes and special events.
  • Transportation to and from the farm daily.
  • Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
  • A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.
  • Obtained or working towards Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Early Childhood Education, Education, Sustainable Agriculture, Nutrition, Culinary, or similar is preferred.
  • Sick Time: 40 hours of paid sick time upfront.
  • 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.
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