Rockywold Deephaven Camps

Spend Your Summer Cooking Beside a New Hampshire Lake

Imagine waking up to mist rising off Squam Lake, pine trees all around you, and the smell of fresh bread coming from the kitchen where you work. That’s an ordinary morning at Rockywold Deephaven Camps in Holderness, New Hampshire – a legendary family camp resort that has been welcoming guests since 1897. As a Prep Cook, you’ll be part of the team that keeps hundreds of happy guests fed and smiling all season long.

This is the perfect Work & Travel USA position for university students who love food, teamwork and the outdoors. You’ll earn $15 per hour plus tips, work around 45 hours per week (hello, healthy paycheck!), and finish the season with real American kitchen experience on your CV.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Washing, peeling, chopping and portioning fresh vegetables, fruits, meats and other ingredients
• Preparing salads, sauces, soups, sandwiches, sides and desserts following the chef’s recipes
• Supporting line cooks and chefs during busy breakfast, lunch and dinner services
• Receiving and organizing food deliveries and keeping storage areas neat and labeled
• Maintaining a clean, safe and sanitary kitchen according to U.S. food-safety standards
• Working as part of an international team of students and seasoned American cooks

Why Holderness, New Hampshire?

Holderness sits on the shores of beautiful Squam Lake – the setting of the classic film “On Golden Pond” – in the heart of New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. On your days off you can swim, kayak and canoe, hike in the nearby White Mountains, visit the Squam Lakes Natural Science Center, or catch a bus to Boston (about 2 hours away) for a big-city weekend. If you stay into the fall, you’ll witness New England’s world-famous autumn foliage – forests turning red, orange and gold. It’s one of the most photogenic places in the United States.

Benefits & Perks

• $15/hour starting wage with tips on top
• 45 hours per week – strong earning potential for the whole season
• Season runs from summer into fall – a longer program means more money and more travel time
• On-site staff community in a stunning lakeside setting
• Free access to lake activities and camp facilities during off-hours (as scheduled)
• Professional kitchen training and a U.S. reference letter for your future career
• Friendships with students from around the world and lifelong American memories

What We’re Looking For

• University students aged 18–25 eligible for the J-1 Work & Travel USA program
• Conversational English and a friendly, can-do attitude
• Enthusiasm for food and a willingness to learn – previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required
• Ability to stand for long shifts, lift moderate weights and keep calm in a fast-paced kitchen
• Reliability, punctuality, cleanliness and true team spirit
• Availability for the full summer-to-fall season

Ready to trade lecture halls for lake views? Apply now for the Prep Cook position at Rockywold Deephaven Camps and make this the summer you’ll talk about for the rest of your life. Spots on this popular program fill fast – secure yours today!