Kitchen Lead Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center April
- December 40 hours per week Join our passionate team at Cedar Circle FarmEducation Center, where we grow, cook, and serve organic, seasonal food with care.
Our on-site farmstand and Hello Caf offer fresh, farm-made baked goods daily, featuring local and organic ingredients-many sourced directly from our own fields! We're looking for a Kitchen Lead to help run our small but dynamic culinary team in crafting prepared foods for the farmstand-high-quality salads, soups, sandwiches, and other food products that celebrate the flavors of the season. This position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced cook who is eager to work in a farm-to-fork environment and to showcase Vermont's local and seasonal bounty through creative, high-quality food production. The Lead works closely with all kitchen staff making sure the kitchen runs smoothly when the Kitchen Manager is not present. This position is 5 days per week; applicants must be able to work weekends when needed. Responsibilities Daily CookingProduction
- Prepare food ensuring a consistent, high-quality selection of salads, prepared meals, sandwiches, soup and more for the farmstand and caf. Recipe Development
- Collaborate with the Kitchen Manager to create new seasonal foods that highlight our farm's organic produce, from fresh salads to full meals. Menu Planning
- Work with the Kitchen Manager to develop weekly and monthly specials, as well as contributions for our farm's Prepared Food CSA and farmstand offerings. InventorySourcing
- Manage ingredient inventory, minimize waste, and work with local suppliers to source high-quality, organic, and sustainable ingredients. KitchenStaff Supervision
- Supervise kitchen staff, ensuring efficiency, teamwork, and skill-building in the kitchen. Food SafetyCleanliness
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace, following all health and safety protocols. CreativityCommunity
- Engage with the farm's mission by incorporating sustainability into baking practices, embracing seasonality, and bringing fresh ideas to the table!
Qualifications Kitchen experience in a caf, farmstand, restaurant, or similar food-prep setting. Comfortable working as part of a team and helping guide daily kitchen work when the Kitchen Manager is not on site. Ability to prepare a variety of simple, high-quality foods such as salads, soups, sandwiches, and prepared meals. Willingness to follow recipes, ask questions, and learn Cedar Circle's systems and standards. Clear and respectful communication style, with the ability to give and receive feedback. Ability to stay organized, manage time well, and help keep daily production on track. Interest in working with local, seasonal ingredients and being part of a farm-to-fork food program. Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized kitchen. Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift. Availability to work 5 days per week, including weekends as needed. Compensation The Kitchen Lead is a full-time position, April through December. Benefits include paid sick/personal leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, access to an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match. Pay range is $20-22/hour, depending on experience. Must be able to work the full season. Application Instructions Interested candidates are invited to complete our online employment application. About Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center Cedar Circle FarmEducation Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community. Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It's a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture. Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy! Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.
