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
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time, Seasonal
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Job Function : Marketing, Sales







