Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

and the job listing Expires on March 5, 2026

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do.

We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non‑profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Hourly Rate: $16.00-$18.00/hour

Rates are determined based on relevant experience.

Hours per week: 30 hours/week, Mondays—Fridays, 9:00AM–2:30PM

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: June 8—August 21, 2025

Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

Your Impact: Support teaching and learning in Powisset Farm’s extraordinary teaching kitchen where four classes are taught to fifty campers 6-11 each day as part of the summer day camp.

Farmer, Forester, Chef! is a day camp for fifty campers aged 6–11 located at historic Powisset Farm in Dover, MA. Powisset Farm is a 109-acre working CSA vegetable farm with a vibrant learning garden, barnyard animals, culinary program for all ages, scenic trails, engaging education programs, and deep history that make this a special place to visit and work.

If you’re energetic, have a great work ethic, like being around children, and enjoy being a productive member of a fun, engaging team, this job is for you! Are you ready to work in a dynamic culinary environment with friendly, inclusive people? We are looking for a talented, patient, hard‑working, dedicated and reliable individual to join an amazing team at Powisset Farm in Dover, to support our summer day camp.

Additional opportunities to support evening and weekend programming may also be available.

• Help prep classes for camp with the Camp Culinary Instructor
• Perform dish‑washing duties in accordance with current applicable Health Department regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Dispose of all food waste, trash, and recyclables in accordance with established Health Department regulations.
• Empty and clean all kitchen garbage and recyclable barrels.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and classroom floors.
• Wipe down all equipment and clean kitchen sinks, tables, and countertops.
• Do kitchen laundry using the farm’s washing machine and dryer.
• Follow the schedule for cooking classes throughout the day, to ensure the kitchen is clean and ready for each class.
• Other related duties as assigned.

This is a seasonal position working 30 hours/week and reporting directly to the Powisset Camp Director and Seasonal Culinary Instructor.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Enjoy working with the public, especially children.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Willing and able to become Serv Safe certified, as necessary; training provided.
• Committed to the mission of the Trustees.
• Reliable transportation to the property.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

• Must be 16+ years of age.
• Available during camp staff training week (June 15-19) and all 8 weeks of camp (June 22–August 14).
• Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted…