Great Basin Naturalists at Galena

Great Basin Naturalists at Galena

Great Basin Naturalists at Galena

Teen CulinaryInternship Application

Description of Teen Culinary Internship: Great Basin Naturalists at Galena Residential Camps offer outdoor, science camps for kids ages 8-12 for five weeks each summer. This experience is supported by meals that are healthy, locally-sourced where possible, and delicious.

Food presentation and education includes the concepts of:

  • Eat the Rainbow
  • Add Power to your Plate
  • Grains Detective

Culinary interns gain valuable experience in all kitchen stations, take a leadership role in food presentation and service, assist with food preparation, learn healthy recipes, and work with our amazing Chef.

Evenings are spent with campers, where Culinary Interns assist with educational, recreational, craft, or other camp-related activities.

Responsibilities:The Culinary intern will perform varied tasks from day to day, which include:

·Assist with daily prep

·Assist with purchasingfood and other supplies

·Learn healthy recipes

·Prepare healthy food

·Serve meals

·Assist with nutrition education for camper

·Assist with kitchen maintenance and cleaning

Qualifications:

  • Strong interest in the environment and outdoor activities
  • Strong interest in the culinary arts
  • Excellent character, integrity and flexibility
  • Ability to communicate with all ages
  • Enthusiasm, sense of humor, patience and self-control
  • Ability to be flexible and adjust to a variety of circumstances

Name:______Birthdate: ______Age: ______

Address: ______Phone: ______

Parent/Guardian Names and Cell Phone: ______

E-mail: ______

Academic Year: ______(i.e.: high school junior)

Please list previous experience with cooking and meal preparation:

Please list three references that we may contact who do not live with you – Name, Relationship and contact information (phone, e-mail):

1. What characteristics do you possess which would make you a good Culinary Intern?

2. Why do you want to be a Culinary Intern at Galena?

3. Describe your background and interest in healthy food:

4. Give your definition of teamwork.

5. What areas of evening camp activities interest you? Do you have any particular skills to contribute?

6. The schedule for this internshipis arriving at 9:00 am on Monday and leaving at 5:00 pm on Friday afternoon. A daily schedule is flexible, but will generally be 7:00-12:00 pm, and 4:00-7:00 pm

What weeks are you interested in being a Culinary Intern?

___ July 3-7 – Water World Explorations

___ July 10-14 – Rock Jocks(+Teen Camp)

___ July 17-21 – The Power of Plants

___ July 24-28 – Wild West Homesteading(+Teen Camp)

___ July 31-Aug 4 – Animal Adaptations

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