Culinary Specialist

About us: Morry's Camp is a residential summer camp located in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Morry's Camp is the summer portion of the year round youth-development organization, Project Morry. We believe that summer camps provide youth with a unique opportunity for growing independence, self-discovery, and skill building. Our mission is to provide our youth access to these opportunities regardless of economic status.

About the position: Our culinary instructor spends the majority of their day planning and teaching culinary lessons to kids between the ages of 9-16. When they are not teaching, they support a group of counselors in taking care of their group of campers.

We are looking for someone who has professional culinary training, and is passionate about teaching and working with campers. The lessons should concern different aspects of culinary, such as: cooking, baking, kitchen safety, nutrition, and cooking techniques. Our campers absolutely love culinary, and are excited to learn! Demonstrated competency in culinary skills is required. Experience teaching culinary skills is a plus, but is not required. Experience working with youth is a plus, but is not required.

Responsibilities and expectations:

• Create and facilitate lessons, ensuring that the content is accessible to campers based on their age group and ability.
• Support the daily routines established for their camper group.
• Communicate with counselor team and leadership consistently and effectively.

IF INTERESTED IN APPLYING, please use the link below:

APPLICATION LINK: https://camp.formstack.com/forms/staff_application?Camp_Preference=PM&utm_source=PM_Website&utm_medium=website

Compensation: Counselors live on site for the duration of their contracted dates. Room and board is included in salary. Applicant should be available between June 12th through August 8th. The salary for this position is $2,750 plus $200 for completing the season.