Seasonal Camp Cook & Menu Planner

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry; Fossil (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

The Camp Cook at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry supports educational camps by planning menus, cooking meals, and providing nourishment for programs at Coastal Discovery Center near Newport and Hancock Field Station near Fossil, Oregon.

This seasonal role extends from February 2027 through early November 2027, offering the chance to live, work, and explore Oregon’s natural beauty across two distinct centers.

Qualifications

• 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).

Skills

Cooking in a commercial kitchen

Bake from scratch

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Camp Cook at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry supports educational camps by planning menus, cooking meals, and providing nourishment for programs at Coastal Discovery Center near Newport and Hancock Field Station near Fossil, Oregon.

This seasonal role extends from February 2027 through early November 2027, offering the chance to live, work, and explore Oregon’s natural beauty across two distinct centers.