Company description

The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, places of exceptional scenic, historical, and ecological value.

Job description

Who We Are:

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. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.

Posting Information:

Salary/Hourly Rate: $20-$24/hour

Hours per week: 24-36 hours/week

Job Classification: Limited term, non-exempt

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: April - January

Location: The Inn at Castle Hill, Ipswich, MA

What You’ll Do:

The Role:

The Inn at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate is seeking candidates for a seasonal Breakfast Cook. As a Breakfast Cook, you will prepare fresh baked pastries and hot breakfasts at the Inn at Castle Hill. You will also need to make cookies/treats for the daily afternoon tea. You will maintain an organized, clean and sanitary work environment. Knowledge of sanitation and food safety is required. All inn staff must be courteous and friendly when interacting with inn guests.

Specifically, you’ll:

Bake pastry daily
Prepare fruit plates for guests
Prepare a hot breakfast entrée of the day
Make large batches of granola every week
Maintain a clean, organized and sanitary work area – this includes dishwashing and thorough cleaning of kitchen after breakfast, as needed.
Prepare cheese plates for guests as ordered
Manage ordering of all food from purveyors

This is a limited-term, non-exempt position (24-36 hours/week) reporting directly to Assistant Innkeeper and Innkeeper.
Requirements
What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

Previous cooking experience is required
Must obtain food safety certification
Positive customer interaction skills
Eligibility Criteria:

Flexibility to work weekends and holidays are required; access to a car is necessary.
Ability to lift 40 pounds required. Must be able to climb stairs (no elevator in the building)
Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
A valid driver’s license, as well as a satisfactory driving record as outlined in The Trustees’ driving policy. [if needed]
A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check due to the nature of our work with children.

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

March 21, 2025