Camp Cook

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry; Fossil (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is seeking a Camp Cook for the Hancock Field Station in rural central Oregon, about 18 miles from Fossil. The role supports educators and learners by planning menus and cooking meals for program participants during the 2027 season.

The Camp Cook helps create meals from scratch, emphasizing comfort and nourishment, and fosters a home-like dining atmosphere within OMSI's camp communities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen and ability to cook meals and bake from scratch.
• Current Oregon Food Handlers Card required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet OMSI's driving standards (MVR check).
• Must be at least 18 to operate power-driven food slicers, grinders, choppers, and mixers.
• Pre-employment background and ACA background checks (annual).

Responsibilities

• Plan menus and cook for programs at the Hancock Field Station.
• Prepare meals that provide comfort and nourishment for participants.

Skills

Cooking from scratch

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is currently seeking a Camp Cook to join our Camp Hancock Team at the Hancock Field Station located in rural central Oregon, approximately 18 miles from Fossil. This position is an essential community member of passionate educators and learners. They provide more than just food, they offer thoughtful menus, comfort, and nourishment for all. The Camp Cook helps to plan menus, and cooks for the programs at the Hancock Field Station.

Being a Camp Cook at our camps is more than just being a cook. In our communities, the cooks provide the comfort and feeling of home in each meal they provide. People tend to bond over food, and cooks are a very important part of that bond. This position runs from February 2027 through early November 2027.

What We Are Looking For:

• Combination of experience and education equivalent to a high school diploma;
• Experience working and/or cooking in a commercial kitchen, with the ability to cook meals and baking from scratch;
• Current Oregon Food Handlers Card;
• Valid driver's license;
• Meets OMSI's driving standards, which includes a completing a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate, repair, or clean power-driven food slicers, grinders, choppers and mixers;
• Pre-employment checks, such as criminal background check, reference checks, and American Camp Association (ACA) background checks (& on an annual basis).

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the attached job description.