Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

The Trustees of Reservations; Dover; On-site; Part time

Job summary

An esteemed conservation organization is seeking an energetic individual for a seasonal culinary support role at Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. This position involves preparing for cooking classes, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting a summer camp focused on teaching children. Ideal candidates are reliable, enjoy working with children, and are willing to become ServSafe certified. The role offers 30 hours per week from June to August, promoting a friendly team environment. Competitive hourly wage between $16.00 and $18.00 based on experience.

Benefits

Sick Time: 40 hours

Free and discounted admission to museums

Discount event tickets and merchandise

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Help prep classes for camp with the Camp Culinary Instructor.
• Perform dish-washing duties in accordance with current Health Department regulations.
• Dispose of all food waste, trash, and recyclables.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and classroom floors.
• Wipe down all equipment and clean kitchen sinks, tables, and countertops.
• Follow the schedule for cooking classes throughout the day.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

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

Committed to the mission of the Trustees

Reliable transportation to the property

Ability to lift 40 pounds

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

Hourly Rate:$16.00-$18.00/hour

Rates aredeterminedbased on relevant experience.

Hours per week:30hours/week,Mondays-Fridays,9:00AM–2:30PM

Job Classification:Nonexempt, Seasonal

Job Type:Onsite

Duration:June8-August21, 2025

Location:PowissetFarm, Dover, MA

What You’ll Do

Your Impact

Support teaching and learning inPowissetFarm’s extraordinary teaching kitchenwhere four classes are taught tofiftycampers 6-11 each dayas part ofthe summer day camp.

Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day campfor fifty campers aged 6–11locatedat historicPowissetFarm in Dover, MA.PowissetFarm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinaryprogramfor all ages, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work.

For more information about our camp, please visit Trustees Camps.

The Role

Ifyou’reenergetic, havea great workethic, like being around children, and enjoy being a productive member of a fun, engaging team, this job is for you!Are you ready to work in a dynamic culinary environment with friendly, inclusive people? We are looking for a talented, patient, hard‑working,dedicatedand reliable individual to join an amazing team atPowissetFarm in Dover, to support our summer day camp.Additionalopportunities to support evening and weekend programming may also be available.

Specifically, you’ll:

• Help prep classes for camp with the Camp Culinary Instructor
• Perform dish‑washing dutiesin accordance withcurrent applicable Health Department regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Dispose of all food waste, trash, and recyclablesin accordance withestablished Health Department regulations.
• Empty and clean all kitchen garbage and recyclable barrels.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and classroom floors.
• Wipe downallequipmentand clean kitchen sinks,tables, and countertops.
• Dokitchenlaundry 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.

This is a seasonal position working30hours/week and reporting directly to thePowissetCamp Directorand Seasonal Culinary Instructor.

What You’ll Need

Skills and Experience

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Enjoyworking with the public, especially children.
• Attention to detail.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Friendly, positive attitude.
• Willing and able to becomeServSafecertified, 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.
• Availableduringcamp staff trainingweek(June 15-19)and all8 weeksof camp (June 22–August 14).
• Current authorization to work in the United Statesby thefirst day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

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.

Have questions? Contact our People team at [e-mail]!

Your 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. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at [e-mail].