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Lead Cook for North Tabor Farm Kitchen

Lead Cook for North Tabor Farm Kitchen

North Tabor Farm on Martha’s Vineyard seeks a passionate and creative cook

excited about making seasonal, nutritious, and delicious food with ingredients

sourced from our fields.


Job Opportunity: Seasonal Lead Cook(May-November) for a busy farm stand and

farmers' markets.


Position Overview:

As the lead cook in The North Tabor Farm Kitchen, you'll create soups, salads, dips,

sauces, baked goods, and sides for our small, bustling farm store, farmers' markets,

and wood-fired oven outdoor dinners.

Our farm takes pride in growing high-quality produce and pastured meat; your creativity

and efficiency will help us continue to expand our value-added business.


Responsibilities :

●Utilize your cooking techniques to craft nutritious, delicious food and pack it for

the farm store, farmer’s market, and more.

●Collaborate with the farm store manager and farm manager to plan weekly

menus, order necessary supplies, ensure margin goals are achieved, and share

menus /photos with our social media manager.

●Maintain a clean, organized workspace that meets or exceeds Massachusetts

food safety standards.

●Evaluate and monitor best and slow sellers weekly and adjust future menu

planning accordingly.

●Construct product cost analysis and maintain inventory records on all ingredients

and supplies used by the North Tabor Farm Kitchen to ensure minimal wastage.

●Research and develop new recipes to provide variety for customers, increase

sales, and utilize North Tabor Farm and local seasonal ingredients when

possible. Save recipes and menus in a digital format.

●Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of

the job.


Qualifications :

●Professional culinary experience(Must have solid culinary knowledge with

hands-on experience cooking and baking in commercial kitchens).

●Able to work 35 to 45 hours per week.

●Professional demeanor, positive attitude, and excellent interpersonal skills.

●Efficient time management, attention to detail, and a strong desire to work with

natural foods.

●Willingness to work independently in the kitchen and ability to grow to meet the

changing requirements of the job.

●Ability to lift 50#.

●Computer skills knowledge (Email, Word/Google Docs, and Google Sheets).

●Strong communication skills, assertiveness, and decisiveness are essential.

●Previous food-service leadership experience is preferred.


Compensation:

●Salary of $1000 weekly

●Free rustic housing onsite (small cabin w/water& electricity)

●Access to fresh produce

●Nature (amazing beaches, hiking trails, and animals)

If interested, please complete the North Tabor Farm Lead Cook Application. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxNfyqVuJ3cz-QNJZxkz7qFdla7avEIcqu4cimyNrGerUx8Q/viewform?usp=header

Additional Info

Job Type : Full-Time, Seasonal

Education Level : High School

Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level

Job Function : Marketing, Sales

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