Position Description: Summer Culinary Educator Intern 

Position:  Culinary Educator Intern 

Hours:   9:00am – 3:00pm 

Choose 1 or 2 weekday(s) Monday, Wednesday, or Friday 

Timeline:  June 8th – August 14th 

Culinary Educator Intern Position Overview 

Culinary Educator Interns will work closely with the Education Department to support the Summer Farm Camp program. Throughout the internship, interns will gain hands-on experience with a variety of seasonal cooking skills as they co-lead “farmers-in-training" (campers) in creating farm-fresh snacks.   Interns will also develop outdoor education skills, including group management skills, facilitating student-led learning, developing hands-on activities, differentiating experiences for diverse ages, and fostering relationships with “farmers-in-training". 

Interns will: 

• Support and co-facilitate daily cooking sessions with “farmers-in-training" (campers) ages 4-11 years old.  
• Learn basic cooking skills such as outdoor kitchen set-up & clean-up, food safety, knife skills, seasonal cooking, harvesting, sautéing, baking, etc.  
• Help maintain the outdoor kitchen and ensure safety when “farmers-in-training" are interacting with farm spaces.  
• Attend regular Farm team meetings and trainings as appropriate. 

Interns are eligible for a Coastal Roots Farm certificate upon completion of 36 hours of service. Interns may also complete credits through Coastal Roots Farm pending approval from associated schools and universities. 

Qualifications and Experiences 

• Enjoys working with youth ages 4 and up and their families. 
• Comfortable with being outside in all weather conditions 
• Interest in regenerative food systems and/or Jewish values/traditions 
• Customer and service-oriented 
• Eager learner, flexible with assignments, and willing to jump into unfamiliar tasks 
• Ability to work independently, set priorities, and see projects through to completion 
• Strong interpersonal and relationship development skills 
• Comfortable using a computer 
• Pursuing a certificate, degree, or career in related field (i.e. education, child development, nutrition, food science, environmental science, etc.) is a plus 

Background Check 

Interns must be at least 14 years old and those who are 18 years or older will be asked to complete a background check. Background checks will be completed through Sterling Volunteers and will cost participants $22. Coastal Roots Farm is committed to making our Internship Program accessible to all. If there are any concerns in completing the background check, including financial hardship, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure it is not a barrier. 

About Coastal Roots Farm 

Coastal Roots Farm (CRF) is a nonprofit Jewish community farm and education center. We cultivate healthy, connected communities by integrating sustainable agriculture, food justice, and ancient Jewish wisdom.?We share organic produce with those who need it most and connect people to compelling Jewish ideas and traditions through farming and food.  

The Farm’s “cradle-to-career” curriculum provides participants with hands-on, real-world exposure to climate education, environmental science, nutrition, and workforce development. At Coastal Roots Farm, we believe in equitable access to environmental education and learning in green spaces, so nobody is turned away for inability to pay with scholarships for all programs available on a sliding scale.  

Coastal Roots Farm is located on a 17 acre farm in Encinitas, California on Kumeyaay/Tipai-Ipai and Luiseño/Payómkawichum land.

Typical Working Conditions 

Interns will work mostly outdoors. There will be exposure to Southern California outside temperatures, chemicals used in the agricultural industry, and loud noises. 

Essential Physical Tasks 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an intern to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting and pushing/pulling up to 50 lbs., cutting, and carrying. Able to walk a minimum of .5 miles on uneven narrow trails with elevation gain. 

Coastal Roots Farm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to building an inclusive workforce. We welcome and strongly encourage people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to apply. Candidates should be willing and enthusiastic about working within the Jewish community but may be of any (or no) faith or background.  All qualified candidates, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information will be considered for this position.