Breakfast Line Cook

Seven Days Jobs; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Seven Days Jobs is seeking a Supervisor (Executive Chef) for a seasonal full-time position at Shelburne Farms. You will craft high-quality breakfasts and brunches that embrace sustainability.

With a focus on locally sourced ingredients, we value your culinary passion and ability to thrive in a fast-paced kitchen. This role is ideal for someone with over three years of cooking experience, especially in breakfast preparation, who can manage early morning shifts and maintain high standards of food safety.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more of professional cooking experience, preferably with breakfast.
• Self-motivated team player ready for early morning shifts.
• Understanding of breakfast-specific techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and brunch meals for guests.
• Execute short-order breakfast items safely.
• Support sustainable culinary practices.
• Maintain a clean morning kitchen environment.

Skills

Passion for preparing locally sourced food

Professional cooking experience (3+ years)

Excellent knife skills

Communication skills

Job description

Supervisor: Executive Chef, Sous Chef
Employee Status: Seasonal, Full Time
Location: On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482)
Start & End Date: August 1 – October 20, 2026
Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00/hour
Schedule: 7 day operation; Typical schedule is 7am – 3pm, and days worked depends on schedule and availability

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable
future.
We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity: our programs, place, and products.

Who We’re Looking For

You are a passionate and dedicated cook who thrives in the energy of a morning kitchen. You are excited
to work in an environment that promotes sustainability through the culinary experience, specifically by
crafting thoughtfully sourced, high-quality breakfast and brunch meals. The Inn at Shelburne Farms plays
a crucial role in this mission, allowing our guests to engage with the concepts of sustainability through
their food from the very start of their day.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious, and sustainably sourced breakfast and brunch meals for
  guests.
• Expertly execute short-order breakfast items, including eggs, omelets, and farm-fresh specialties,
  using approved safe food-handling practices.
• Support the team’s sustainable culinary practices, including reducing food waste, composting, and
  utilizing every part of an ingredient.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient morning kitchen environment, adhering to all health and
  safety regulations. Ensure the integrity of the food served aligns with the farm’s organizational mission and high
  standards for quality.

Core Qualifications

• Passion for preparing locally sourced, simply prepared, and beautifully presented breakfast food.
• 3 years or more of professional cooking experience, with a strong preference for breakfast or
  short-order experience.
• Self-motivated team player with the reliability to handle early morning shifts, weekends, and
  holidays.
• Excellent knife skills and a deep understanding of breakfast-specific cooking techniques (e.g., egg
  cookery, griddle work).

Additional Valued Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and focus during high-volume breakfast rushes.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with the morning service team.
• Restaurant opening experience is a plus.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Being active for extended periods of time and working in settings with limited air
  conditioned work environments depending on the location.
• This is a very fast-paced role, especially during peak dining hours, requiring a high level of
  attention to detail and efficiency.
• Carrying and moving items up/down stairs and over uneven terrain, weighing up to 40 lbs.
• Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Maintaining a tidy shared workspace.

To Apply

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. Click APPLY below to submit an application 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.

• Submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, address:
  • Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this
    role.
  • Are you available to work through October 20, 2026?
    How did you hear about the position?

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind.