Seasonal Dinner Line Cook

Center for Dairy Excellence; Shelburne (VT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Center for Dairy Excellence in Shelburne is seeking a passionate culinary professional to prepare and serve nutritious meals with a focus on sustainable practices. The role requires a commitment to maintaining a clean kitchen and reducing food waste, ensuring excellent service during peak hours.

The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of savory cooking experience, strong knife skills, and a positive attitude. This position is active and fast-paced, requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 3 years or more savory cooking experience.
• Passion for preparing and sharing nutritious food.
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious meals.
• Support sustainable culinary practices and reduce food waste.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

Skills

Savory cooking experience

Knife skills

Understanding of cooking techniques

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Job description

Start & End Date: Now through 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.

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.

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.

In your application, pleaseshare the following:

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.

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