Kroka is seeking a Food Apprentice to provide essential kitchen support in preparing food for our summer staff and student community. The Food Apprentice will work alongside the Food Manager to learn and develop skills in farm-to-table cooking, organic and biodynamic-inspired farming, integrated community food systems, and preparing and packing out food for wilderness travel.
Schedule
June 1 – August 19 2025
If you are…
- Interested in developing skills in seasonal, farm to table, whole food cooking
- Thorough, organized and passionate about food and cooking
- Able to efficiently follow directions and work independently
- A thoughtful and honest communicator
- Creative, resourceful, and curious with a strong work ethic
- Energetic and excited to work with children of all ages
- Eager to live in a dynamic learning community
…if so, this position may be exactly what you’re looking for this summer!
As the Food Apprentice you will…
- Assist the Food Manager in preparing 3 meals/day for Kroka staff (approx. 30 people) and student community (60-100 people)
- Work with, and be a positive role model for students of all ages in the kitchen and on the farm
- Support expedition programs by assisting students and instructors with food preparation and pack out
- Prepare meals independently during the Food Manager’s days off
- Work on the Kroka Farm one day per week to learn more about livestock care and vegetable/herb/fruit production
- Connect with local food producers and assist with food procurement errands
- Create value-added products from farm-fresh vegetables including sauerkraut, beef jerky, jam and jelly, cheese and yogurt
Learning Opportunities Include:
- Develop efficiency skills in meal planning and preparation
- Deepen your understanding of farm-to-table, local, whole food, seasonal cooking processes and how to plant, grow, harvest and prepare food in a mindful way
- Acquire an understanding of expedition food pack out systems
- Experience life on a campus that incorporates environmental consciousness into every facet of daily life
Compensation & Benefits:
- $200 – $400 per week stipend (based on experience) plus room and board
- Being part of a great community of people committed to adventurous learning, hard work and simple living
- Myriad seen and unseen benefits (fields lit by fireflies! moonlight on the pond!)
