We're Hiring for Summer 2025

Culinary Camp Chef & Counselor

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Path to Panacea | Creative Culinary Camps for Youth 10-17

At Path to Panacea, we believe that cooking is more than a skill — it’s a way to connect, nourish, and celebrate. Our summer camps offer teens and tweens a chance to slow down, engage all their senses, and discover the joy of preparing seasonal meals together. We are looking for a few Culinary Camp Counselors to help us create an environment where young people feel safe, inspired, and empowered in the kitchen.

This role is ideal for:

• Chefs ready to trade late nights for mornings filled with laughter and new experiences

• Parents with serious home cooking skills looking for meaningful summer work

• Educators or caregivers with the summer off who love cooking as a medium for teaching

• Anyone passionate about passing on a love of food to the next generation

 

✨ Position Overview

• Role: Teen Culinary Camp Chef/ Counselor
   

• When: Camps run between June 9 – August 8 | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM. With a few built in weeks off. Expect to work between 4 and 7 weeks.
   

• Where: Albany, CA or Piedmont, CA (select your site). We are not able to offer relocation, you must live locally or be willing to commute.
   

• Compensation: $25–$30/hour depending on experience
   

 

🍑 What You'll Be Doing

• Lead teens and tweens (ages 10–17) in creative cooking projects. They will be making between 3-6 dishes per day.
   

• Guide campers through hands-on kitchen tasks while modeling proper technique, safety, and creativity
   

• Create a supportive and inclusive environment where youth of all backgrounds and abilities (including some with disabilities) can thrive
   

• Adapt recipes and activities based on seasonal ingredients, allergies, and camper needs
   

• Keep the kitchen organized, safe, and joyful
   

• Collaborate with other staff to integrate games, storytelling, gratitude, and fun into every day

 

🌿 The Essentials

• Love for cooking and working with youth, some professional experience preferred
   

• Experience working with teens and tweens, ideally ages 10–17
   

• Ability to manage groups of 10-15 teenagers, lead with patience, kindness, and flexibility
   

• Strong communication and team-building skills
   

• Comfort adapting when ingredients (or plans) change
   

• Organized and efficient, with a commitment to working clean
   

• Committed to inclusivity and creating a kitchen space that feels welcoming for all
   

• Willingness to mentor teens with varying levels of kitchen confidence
   

• Ability to lift 50 lbs and be on your feet during camp hours

 

🌻 Bonus if you have:

• Previous experience in culinary education, summer camps, or working with youth
   

• Experience with inventory and ordering
   

• Familiarity with seasonal, nutrient dense, plant-forward, and scratch cooking
   

• Food Handler’s Certification and First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain)

 

At Path to Panacea, we’re growing more than just good food — we’re growing community, creativity, and confidence. See www.pathtopanacea.com to learn more about us. 

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If you're under qualified but interested in gaining experience in culinary education, please inquire about our internship and counselor in training (CIT) opportunities! 

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👉 How to Apply

Send your resume and a short email to info@pathtopanacea.com telling us why you’d be a great fit for our team.