Lost Valley is looking for two kitchen interns to join our team this season!
We are searching for organized, energetic Kitchen Interns to join our team. Kitchen Interns are responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and proper storing of ingredients and meals.
You will help ensure that the kitchen and storage areas remain clean and sanitary at all times and have thorough knowledge of food handling and safety procedures.
To be successful as a Kitchen Intern, one should demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask without sacrificing the quality in their work. Top-notch candidates will be able to perform well within a fast-paced environment.
Prior kitchen experience in a similar role or capacity is required.
This is an excellent way of experiencing living in community and is a potential path to residency.
Be prepared to answer these questions prior to your interview:
What is your primary motivation for applying for this internship?
How do you negotiate conflict-resolution in your professional life?
How do you handle working under pressure with deadlines?
What is your experience with meal prep / working in kitchens?
Kitchen Internship description
Tasks include (not limited to):
Wash, chop, shred & dice food
Measure & mix ingredients
Maintain clean kitchen (includes washing dishes and mopping floors)
Pack bagged lunches for field trips
Compost kitchen produce, food waste and eggshells
Properly store food
Meals and lodging are provided for the duration of the internship.
Program supervisor
Nathaniel Nordin-Tuininga
Nathaniel Nordin-Tuininga is a long-time environmental educator. He spent much of his childhood learning directly from 1200 acres of meadows and forests and from the elders who helped him cultivate a deep reverence for the more-than-human world. His life has been an ongoing exploration of alternative educational models, including indigenous practices still used in many “developing” nations, which rely heavily on the interaction between children and the natural world. He holds an undergraduate degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon, two degrees in Early Childhood and Grades Education from Waldorf Teacher Education Eugene, and an Ecovillage and Permaculture Certification from Lost Valley Educational Center. He is also certified as a Somatic Movement Educator. Nathaniel brings patience, joy, and an intimate appreciation for the ecological interdependence of life.
