Dinner Line Cook

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

Job summary

Seven Days Jobs is seeking a dedicated Line Cook at Shelburne Farms in Vermont. The role focuses on preparing delicious, sustainably sourced meals while adhering to safety and health regulations.

Applicants should have over 3 years of savory cooking experience and a passion for using local ingredients. The position requires evening, weekend, and holiday availability, and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of savory cooking experience.
• Passionate about locally sourced and nutritious food.
• Self-motivated with flexibility to work various hours.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve nutritious, sustainably sourced meals.
• Support sustainable culinary practices including composting.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Savory cooking experience

Excellent knife skills

Team player

Flexibility

Job description

Location: On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482)
Start & End Date: Now – October 31, 2026
Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00/hour
Schedule: 7 day operation; Typical schedule is 2pm – 10pm, 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 Line Cook who is excited for the opportunity to work in an environment that promotes sustainability through the culinary experience. The Inn at Shelburne Farms plays a crucial role in this mission by providing thoughtfully sourced, high-quality meals that allow our guests to engage with the concepts of sustainability through their food.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious, and sustainably sourced meals for guests.
• Prep and cook food 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.
• Support team efforts to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
• Maintain the integrity of the food served and the commitment to the farm’s organizational mission.

Core Qualifications

• Passion for preparing and sharing locally sourced, simply prepared and beautifully
  presented, great tasting nutritious food.
• 3 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

Additional Valued Qualifications

• Maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
• Ability to work weekends and some holidays as needed.
• 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.

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