Culinary Specialist - Summer Camp

San Francisco
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118, USA

Summer Camp at the JCCSF offers one‑week to three‑week sessions in both the traditional day camp and specialty camp settings for campers in grades K-8. Culinary Camps are in session June 1‑ August 21. Our classic day camps feature arts & crafts, STEAM projects, and sports. Specialty camps include visual arts, nature exploration, musical theatre, science and more.

The Culinary Specialist will create, organize, and implement multiple 1 to 2‑week sessions of camp. Culinary camp is offered for campers in grades 3‑5 and 6‑8. Campers will be introduced to the world of all things cooking and hone their culinary skills through hands‑on experience and exploration of technique.

The ideal candidate should have strong classroom management skills and must be able to implement a well‑rounded art curriculum for youth ages 8‑12.

• Organize and implement Culinary Camp curriculum
• Prepare for and deliver 2‑week sessions of camp programming, including creating supply lists, curriculum development and teaching daily lessons
• Support general counselors (when applicable)
• Provide excellent customer service to camp families by communicating with them about their camper’s experience
• Set‑up camp room and cleanup daily
• Implement daily safety check of culinary supplies.
• Practice personal leadership skills.
• Model appropriate behavior for counselors and campers.
• Set clear and consistent limits and resolve behavioral problems with assistance from supervisors.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

• At least 1 year as an educator
• Knowledge and ability to explain and facilitate age‑appropriate culinary skills for elementary school‑aged campers.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral.
• Passion for culinary, informal education and youth programs.
• Knowledge of summer camps preferred.
• Ability to work well both in a team environment and independently.
• Must have enthusiasm, flexibility, and ability to improvise a must.

Will be working directly with youth ages 8‑11. We will utilize our on‑site Catering Kitchen for all culinary preparation. We will offer space for hosting in our reserved hall as well as utilizing the other camp rooms for leisure activities.

Position requires standing throughout the day and to be able to lift about 30 pounds repeatedly.

• Up to 10 hours of prep work per week 5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026
• 37.5 hours per week from 6/1/2026 – 8/21/2026

• Summer Direct Service
  
  Hours:
  
  June 1,2026‑August 7, 2025
  • 8:00am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

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