Company description

Farm & Wilderness Foundation (F&W) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit, educational organization operating six summer camps for children and young adults, a family camp, and off season retreat and rentals. Set on a beautiful 500-acre campus in the Green Mountains of Vermont, F&W programs are rich in adventure, community, history, and spirit and foster an individual relationship with the natural world. While each camp and initiative provides unique programs based on age and interests, all F&W activities are shaped by Quaker principles and the common belief that individuals and communities are strengthened by justice, honesty, self-reliance, diversity and respect for all persons. People of any race, background, religion, sexual orientation or economic status are encouraged to apply to our camps as campers or staff.

To learn more about F&W please visit: http://www.farmandwilderness.org.

Job description At Farm & Wilderness summer camps, we focus on community, farm to table, and living closely with the natural world. We offer five overnight camps for children ages nine through seventeen, a day camp and a family camp. Three generations of campers have learned a lifelong love of nature and the joy of a simple, participatory life here in the Vermont woods. We invite you to join us!

We are currently looking for a Head Cook to work June 10- August 17.

Position Summary: 

Primary tasks include working with the Director & Assistant Director to:

• Provide for the health and safety of campers and staff
• Plan a varied and healthy menu, including vegetarian alternatives
• Supervise staff and campers in the kitchen
• Oversee and prepare nutritionally complete meals for each day that campers are in camp
• Ensure all safety procedures pertaining to the kitchen, including ACA regulations and standards are followed
• Educate staff about all safety procedures and health standards
• Use food from the garden whenever feasible and practical

Compensation this position is : contract Application instructions Deadlineno deadline