Pond Hill Farm is a northern Michigan agricultural tourism destination that started as a vegetable farm in 1995. It has since become a unique community ecosystem by adding an expansive canned goods product line, a full service lunch café, a winery with seven acres of vineyards, and a brewery. This has created an environment that attracts tens of thousands of customers each year who come from all around the country to enjoy the experience.

Responsibilities

• Proficiency in all aspects of lunch service and daily kitchen operations.
• Oversee prep cooks and trains new BOH staff
• Responsible for writing daily prep list (coordinate with chef when necessary regarding prep levels, low stock items, and special event prep)
• Responsible for controlling flow of food from kitchen during lunch service and communicating low count items, 86 items, and times when kitchen is backed up to service staff and chef
• When scheduled to do so, assist with special event prep, set up, execution, and kitchen closing.
• Ensures all health and food safety regulations are followed

Qualifications

• One year experience as a prep cook and two years experience as a line cook
• Must have ServSafe certification or successfully complete certification within one month of hire date
• Respectful and clear communication skills
• Ability to multi-task in fast pace environments with a positive attitude
• Friendly, energetic and good interpersonal skills
• Ability to follow instructions
• Attention to detail
• Excellent decision making and organizational skills
• Team player and problem solver
• No smoking on property
• Have reliable transportation and be punctual
• Have flexible availability for work hours and schedule
• Must be able to work inside and outside in various weather conditions

Compensation and Benefits

• Schedule: Seasonal – hiring for immediate start date through November 16, 2019. Full-time 35-45 hours per week between 9:30am - 6:30pm, 5 days a week (weekdays, weekends, holidays and some early evenings); occasional hours during later evenings.
• Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour, dependent on experience and room & board needs
• Benefits: Employee discounts, CPR/AED certification
• Room & Board: Shared housing with staples available