Cooking instructor

Summer Cooking Specialist - Camps Kenwood and Evergreen

Location: Camps Kenwood and Evergreen (K&E) in Wilmot, NH

Dates: June 14 - August 8, 2026

Starting Salary: $2800 + $150 travel allowance

Time Off : 2-3 hours per day and 1 day per week

Perks: We provide housing, meals, and snacks for the whole summer! Laundry is on-site, bathrooms are inside cabins, and our lake is private.

We are so excited you found this opportunity at Camps K&E! We believe it’s never too late to go to sleepaway camp, and that there’s no job more fun or fulfilling than caring for and mentoring kids in a beautiful, natural setting. At K&E, you’ll spend your days outside leading, laughing, creating, and being part of a supportive community you won’t experience anywhere else.

Camp is hard work: high-energy, long hours, but deeply rewarding. We’re looking for people who like a challenge and are passionate about making a difference. We truly believe this isn’t just a summer job. It’s a chance to grow, unplug, make lifelong friends, and develop durable, real-world skills. We can’t wait to meet you!

What You’ll Do :

• Take charge of our beloved camper kitchen !
• Foster creativity and skill development for campers of all ages and experience levels
• Report to the Studio Director , keeping open and consistent communication about program success, equipment maintenance, and supply needs
• Run the camper kitchen during Studio Time , a twice-daily open period for campers to return to projects, collaborate, or try something new in a freer-form setting
• Help campers discover the joy of making and sharing food, develop independence and confidence, and embrace the value of process over perfection
• Design and lead daily camper cooking projects like pasta, crepes, cookies, and salsa.
• Teach campers how to safely and confidently use basic kitchen tools, knives, ovens, and appliances.
• Emphasize food safety, hands-on learning, teamwork, and good kitchen habits

Bonus : We love getting our staff certified in lifeguarding and high ropes (mostly belaying from the ground). If you’re interested, we can train you at camp for free – you’d just arrive at staff training a few days earlier. Additionally, if you’d rather get lifeguard certified at your local pool, we can cover the cost of the course!

About K&E : We are a traditional, long-session brother-sister overnight camp situated beside the gorgeous Eagle Pond. We’re two hours from Boston, but our campers (ages 7-15) and staff come from all over the world. Campers and staff also embark on trips to local attractions, mountains, and beaches throughout the summer.

Ready to apply? Send your resume to [email protected].

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $2,800.00 per year

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person