Seasonal Breakfast Cook

Center for Dairy Excellence; Shelburne, Northern (VT, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelburne Farms is seeking a breakfast cook for a seasonal posting in Shelburne, VT. You will prepare and serve delicious, locally sourced breakfast and brunch items in a fast-paced morning service.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of professional cooking experience, strong knife skills, and a readiness to work early shifts, weekends, and holidays while upholding the farm's commitment to sustainability and high culinary standards.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional cooking experience in breakfast/short-order cooking.
• Passion for locally sourced, simply prepared, and beautifully presented breakfast dishes.
• Reliable, self-motivated team player able to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays.
• Excellent knife skills and breakfast-specific techniques (eggs, griddle).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve breakfast and brunch for guests.
• Execute short-order items including eggs and omelets with safe handling.
• Support sustainable culinary practices, reduce waste, compost, utilize all ingredients.
• Maintain a clean, organized morning kitchen in line with health and safety standards.
• Ensure food quality aligns with mission and high standards.

Skills

Breakfast cooking

Three+ years experience

Early shifts

Knife skills

Job description

Start & End Date: August 1 through October 20, 2026

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour

Schedule : 7 day operation; Typical schedule is 5am - 2pm, 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.

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 and down stairs and over uneven terrain, weighing up to 40 lbs.

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.

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

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at [e-mail] or 802-985-8686.