Culinary Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp at Saint Louis University

Do you love to cook? Are you interested in a paid internship working with kids over the summer? Then being a Summer Intern with Saint Louis University's Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp might be the right job for you!

This camp runs for 8 weeks from June 1-July 31 (with a break for 4th of July). Through this camp, campers are engaged in gardening, cooking, and nutrition activities. Summer Interns will gain valuable experience with nutrition and culinary education, meal planning, procurement, recipe modification, and working with a variety of aged children and teenagers under the supervision of an RDN. If chosen, you will guide the campers through their culinary experiences as well as take them on fun field trips.

This Summer Camp Counselor PRN job opportunity is for 40 hours/week. Counselors will be hired to start on May 26, 2026 for training and planning opportunities. Please fill out an application to be considered for a summer intern position as a camp counselor for the Gardens to Tables Culinary Camp Saint Louis University.

CAMP DATES

Summer Camp Counselor training: May 26th - May 29, 2026. Camp operates starting June 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026, 40 hours per week.

JOB DUTIES

The Summer Youth Camp Counselor directs and supervises his/her group activities daily under the instruction of the Camp Director. Group Leaders are expected to carry out programs in the various areas of concentration, which include:

• Supervision of camp participants.
• Assisting and participating in various activities including: gardening, cooking, and nutrition activities
• Upholding camp policies and the safety of all participants.
• Communicating with campers and parents/guardians in a professional manner.
• All other duties as assigned by the Camp Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

Background in Education, recreation, physical education or related field. Experience in supervising and teaching groups of children in activity programs.