Extension Community Food And Environment 10058942
Support Staff
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In alignment with the mission, programs and initiatives of MSU Extension, delivers research-based information to program participants through various methods and/or provides support and coordination of MSU Extension programs.
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Position Summary:
As part of the educational staff, this position is responsible for leading daily kitchen activities for Summer Farm Camp. The Garden Kitchen Leader will use fresh, healthy foods to plan recipes and lead young people in preparing their own tasty and nutritious snacks while promoting MSU Tollgate's mission. We are seeking staff with a background in one or more of the following areas: education, food science, nutrition, culinary arts, agricultural science, incorporating math and literature in the kitchen, cooperative games, and music.
This is a 10-week position with one week of training prior to the start of camp. It runs June 9-August 22. There is no camp the week of June 30-July 4.
For more information about Summer Farm Camp at MSU Tollgate Farm and Education Center, visit our webpage at https://www.canr.msu.edu/tollgate/camps/
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Implement experiential food science curriculum and program for students of various ages at appropriate levels using research-based methods.
• Lead and teach cooking with healthy foods at summer day camp.
• Plan recipes for every day of summer camp.
• Plan recipes with awareness of food allergies/restrictions of campers.
• Observe behavior in daily camp life, encourage positive social interactions between campers, and deal appropriately with any improper behavior
• Maintain the cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, facilities, and camper eating area.
• Be responsible for the safety of campers, teen volunteers, fellow staff, and self.
• Respond appropriately to health, safety, and any camper concerns, including food allergens.
• Attend in-service training.
• Work with camp staff to plan activities.
• Organize, assemble, and be responsible for equipment needed for instruction.
• Communicate with parents, the public, and MSUE staff appropriately.
• Assume any task or responsibility necessary for a successful camp operation as assigned by the camp director.
• Comfortable with and/or interested in: food science, cooking, nutrition, health sciences, culinary arts.
• Experience cooking and preparing food.
• Current ServSafe certificate is preferred.
• Comfortable and interested in working with elementary, middle, and high school-aged youth.
• Past experience working with youth in formal or informal settings (school, nature center, summer camp, scouts, etc.).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the natural world.
• Ability to work willingly in all weather (including summer heat and/or rain).
• Ability to be physically active for an 8-hour day.
• Demonstrate commitment, reliability, punctuality, and responsible behavior at previous positions.
• Possess current CPR/First Aid certification (not required)
• Proven ability in establishing and working with a diverse network of constituents and community members across race, gender, socioeconomic class, disabilities, and other differences to assist with program development and outreach.
• Understanding of and ability to implement Civil Rights principles and compliance standards.
• Ability to lift and carry educational materials, equipment, etc. up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate approaches, skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural and economic diversity of the target population served.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Other skills and/or physical abilities required to perform duties of the position.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
STANDARD 8-5
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