Lead First Cook — Scratch Kitchen, Seasonal Prep Pro

Wilson Farm, Inc.; Lexington, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Farm is seeking an experienced First Cook to join our culinary team in Lexington, MA. This hands-on role requires ownership of a station, scratch cooking, and a commitment to high-quality, seasonally driven American-French inspired dishes for our retail farm stand.

You will work alongside seasoned culinary professionals under the leadership of our Master Chef of France, contributing to daily and seasonal production while maintaining high standards for taste, presentation, and food safety.

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of professional cooking experience in a scratch kitchen, restaurant, hotel, prepared-food operation, or similar culinary environment.
• Strong fundamental cooking and food preparation skills.
• Experience with French, American, European, or similar cuisine is a plus.
• Ability to independently manage a station and prioritize production needs.
• Strong attention to quality, consistency, organization, and detail.
• Availability to work approximately 45-50 hours per week, generally 7:00 AM-5:00 PM, including Saturdays and Sundays.
• ServSafe certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and produce high-quality food for sale in our retail farm stand, following established recipes, production standards, and specifications.
• Take ownership of an assigned station, including mise en place, production, organization, sanitation, and end-of-shift responsibilities.
• Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and on schedule while maintaining high standards for taste, appearance, freshness, and food safety.
• Work closely with the Chef and culinary team to execute daily and seasonal production needs.
• Utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients, including products grown and sourced by Wilson Farm.
• Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and handling practices.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and ready for efficient production.
• Assist other stations and team members as needed to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Contribute to a professional, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment.

Skills

Station ownership

High-volume kitchen

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

Wilson Farm is seeking an experienced First Cook to join our culinary team in Lexington, MA. This hands-on role requires ownership of a station, scratch cooking, and a commitment to high-quality, seasonally driven American-French inspired dishes for our retail farm stand.

You will work alongside seasoned culinary professionals under the leadership of our Master Chef of France, contributing to daily and seasonal production while maintaining high standards for taste, presentation, and food safety.