Summer Day Camp Cooking Specialist June 27- August 16

Overview:

Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp offers a traditional camp experience in the heart of Manhattan at two locations - the Upper East Side and Battery Park City. We focus on building confidence, character, and community.

In addition to our active program Asphalt Green Summer Day Camp offers a wonderful Arts program. The Cooking Specialist will lead age-appropriate cooking lessons for each of our camp groups ranging in age 4-13yrs old.

Responsibilities include:

• Prepare age- appriate lesson plans for weekly lessons focusing on healthy engaging cooking.
• Collaborate with Head of Arts to finalize weekly lesson plans.
• Lead age- appropriate cooking activities for each camper group
• Communicate with group counselors, needs of the lesson and delegate responsibilities.
• Work with Head of Arts (HoA) and Program Manager to order supplies needed for activities.
• Prep materials for projects in advance of activities
• Work with HoA on campus-wide projects
• Participate in campus-wide special events and theme days.

Qualified candidates should have a background in leading cooking classes for children 4 to 13 years of age, and knowleged of food and safety regulations. Candidates should be energetic and excited to lead our campers in engaging activities. Strong communication and classroom management skills are a must.

NOTE: Camp runs from Thursday, June 27 to Friday, August 16 (no camp July 4 & 5). Camp staff are required to be on the premises by 8:00 am and the day is over by 4:45 pm. A full summer commitment is required. All summer camp employees are required to attend orientation the evenings of June 17, 18 and 20 and Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23.

This position will require lesson planning and activity preparation prior the start of camp.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $2,600.00 - $4,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Culinary Education: 2 years (Required)
• Summer Camp: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10128: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,600 - $4,000