Farm Cart Line Cook

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world. Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services. Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

Position Title:Seasonal Farm Cart Line Cook

Supervisor:Farm Functions Chef

Employee Status
:

Seasonal, Full Time

Exemption
:

Non-Exempt, hourly

Salary Range:$18.00- $22.00

Start & End Date:May 1st - October 31st (required onboarding & training beginning in late April)

Schedule
:9:00 am - 4:30 pm;
Schedule is determined in advance and coordinated by manager

Farm Cart operates from 11am - 3pm however the schedule reflects set-up and break-down times. You will need to be available to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Occasional evening hours in July & August to support food at community events.

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We believe that transformative learning experiences sow the seeds for a thriving and more just world. Our work seeks to create the space, spark the conversations, and share the stories to inspire educators, students, and learners of all ages to build a better future for everyone.

As a Line Cook, working alongside a cashier at the Farm's Food Truck , you will share the food that we grow and raise at the Farm while helping to strengthen our local food systems by serving delicious lunch and snacks to visitors.

Our Farm Cart is centrally located at the Farm Barn , where visitors can engage in hands-on activities with our farm animals and gardeners at the Children’s Farmyard and observe our cheese makers at the hub.

• Prepare and serve simple yet delicious, nutritious, and sustainably sourced lunches and snacks for visitors.
• Utilize ingredients grown and raised on the farm, showcasing the farm's produce and products.
• Support sustainable culinary practices, including reducing food waste, composting, and utilizing every part of an ingredient.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Engage with visitors, sharing information about the farm's mission and sustainable food practices.
• Support the Farm Food Functions Team in production of food at the inn.

• Passion for preparing and sharing food items such as burgers, sandwiches and salads.
• 1 years or more savory cooking experience.
• Self motivated, team player with flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Excellent knife skills and extensive understanding of various cooking techniques.
• Willingness to drive a farm vehicle to help transport food from the restaurant to the food truck (we will need to run a motor vehicle report if operating farm machinery or vehicles).

• There are two steps leading up into the food truck and the walkway inside the cart approximately 3 feet wide. The space inside the food truck is usually shared by 2 - 3 employees.
• The cart has a continuous fan operating to help with air circulation but there is no heating/cooling element besides the fans.
• Carrying and moving inventory and trash, potentially moving items up/down stairs.
• Carrying items weighing approximately 40 pounds.
• Maintain a tidy shared workspace as defined by the cleaning checklist and training.

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

• Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
• How did you hear about this position?

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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