Cooking Activity Specialist Job at Elmwood Day Camp, White Plains, NY

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  • Elmwood Day Camp
  • White Plains, NY

Job Description

Cooking Activity Specialist

Elmwood Day Camp – White Plains, NY

Elmwood Day Camp is looking for an enthusiastic Cooking Activity Specialist to bring creativity, confidence, and fun into our culinary program this summer!

Our cooking activity is a camper favorite—hands-on, engaging, and rooted in learning through doing. We’re seeking someone who loves working with children and can turn simple recipes into meaningful, joy-filled experiences.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead age-appropriate cooking activities for campers ages 3–11
  • Teach basic cooking skills, kitchen safety, and food awareness
  • Create a positive, inclusive environment where campers feel confident trying new things
  • Prepare materials, guide small groups, and manage clean-up
  • Collaborate with camp leadership and fellow specialists to support a well-rounded camp day

Who You Are:

  • Comfortable and confident in the kitchen (formal culinary training not required)
  • Great with kids—patient, warm, and engaging
  • Organized, responsible, and safety-minded
  • Able to follow allergy-aware protocols and camp guidelines
  • Excited to be part of a joyful, mission-driven camp community

Why Elmwood?

  • Work in a supportive, values-driven environment
  • Be part of a creative, collaborative specialist team
  • Make a real impact on children’s confidence and independence
  • Spend your summer doing something fun, meaningful, and rewarding

Perfect for: teachers, food enthusiasts, college grads, or anyone who loves cooking and working with children.

Location: White Plains, NY
Summer position (with training provided)

Interested? We’d love to hear from you!

Apply at

Questions? Email Lauren at lauren@elmwooddaycamp.com

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $4,800.00 - $5,500.00 per year

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Full time,

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