Overview
The Camp Cook’s main objective is the preparation of meals during Professor Valley Field Camp programs. This role is responsible for preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner during each program day. The cook is also responsible for overseeing clean-up, managing inventory of ingredients stored at camp, and collaborating with the Commissary Manager to ensure that menus meet the needs of our programs.
– Type: Part Time, Seasonal
– Pay: $20 per hour
– Benefits: Free housing in an on-site Tiny Home
– Meals provided during programs
– Start Date: April 2026
View full job description and application instructions: https://cfimoab.org/employment/camp-cook/
Qualifications:
- Current Utah Food Handlers certification
- Experience working in a high-volume food preparation environment
- Experience working with dietary allergies and restrictions
- Strong risk-management skills and ability to follow organizational safety protocols
- Basic First Aid certification
- Ability to pass a background check
Required Skills:
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities effectively
About Canyonlands Field Institute
Canyonlands Field Institute (CFI) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Moab, Utah. For over 40 years we have been rooted in our mission to cultivate connection to self, community, and nature by creating inclusive educational pathways to the outdoors. We believe in nurturing students of all ages and backgrounds, connection to self, community, and natural spaces. Through meaningful outdoor educational programming, CFI seeks to build immersive learning experiences by combining place-based science, an unplugged from technology environment, play, exploration, artistic expression, and Social Emotional Learning curriculum. By joining our educational community, you can help us grow the next generation of caring leaders and environmental stewards, who can affect positive change in our world. As an employer, CFI aims to build a diverse set of skills in some of the most beautiful places on the planet.
