Granor Farm
Founded in 2006 and located in Three Oaks, Michigan, Granor Farm is a certified organic farm that cultivates a wide range of vegetables, berries, herbs, flowers and grains on over four hundred acres. Our Farm Store features all that we grow along with house made and regional foodstuffs.  What we grow often become the ingredients for what we make. For example, our wood oven baked breads use flour milled from our wheat and other grains. Our farming is also complimented by educational programing, spirits distilled from our grains and in the future wines aromatized with our herbs, botanicals, and berries. Weekly farm dinners in the greenhouse showcase our crops and those of the surrounding farming community.

We are seeking an experienced cook to join our food and dining program.  Broadly, the position includes involvement in all aspects of production from harvesting ingredients with our experienced field crew, to cooking in our brand-new, open greenhouse kitchen, and serving that food tableside at our Taste of Granor Dinners. This is a unique opportunity where cooks will participate in menu planning, food preparation, and meal service all in one of the most beautiful places (and kitchens) on earth. We are not a restaurant; we are a farm that cooks. We are also growing rapidly and looking for curious individuals who want to grow with us.
 

In addition to planning, preparation, and execution, cooks will be a part of ingredient cultivation, our wood-fired oven baking program, spirit production, preserving, product sourcing, financial training, and lean practices education.

It doesn’t get any more “farm-to-table” than a meal where the kitchen and dining room are 30 feet from the field and the chefs have also helped plant and harvest the ingredients. If you are seeking a role in food that is physically connected to the land where its grown and want to continue to advance as a cook over a long-term career, Granor Farm could be the place for you.
 

Title, Days/Hours, Compensation, Benefits

Position Title:                          Cook, with potential to grow into a leadership role

Customary Workdays:            Wednesday through Sunday

Customary Work Hours:        9-5 PM Wednesday/Thursday/Sunday, 3-11PM Friday/Saturday, all of which may be modified.

Compensation:                        Starting wage of $17/hour and up commensurate with experience and skill level

Health Insurance:                    100% Employer paid, after 90 days

Dental:                                     100% Employer paid, after 90 days  

Vision:                                    100% Employer paid, after 90 days

401k Plan:                               Available after 12 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Food Preparation.  Weekly you will collaborate on developing the menu for the Farm Store and Taste of Granor meals, write a prep list, and assign tasks across the group. Each team member will be responsible for cleaning, preparing, and storing ingredients.
Meal Service.  Cooks will participate in banquet style meal service in our greenhouse kitchen which includes organizing mise en place, finishing dishes, serving tableside and verbally conveying menu items to guests, and breaking down the kitchen at the end of the event. 
Cleaning.  Our open kitchen requires regular, daily cleaning associated with most kitchens as well as less frequent larger projects. Cleaning will be integrated into the daily schedule.
Menu Planning.  Based on the weekly harvest schedule for field produce, cooks will help develop and organize menus and portioning needs.

Position Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Applicant must have a minimum of 1 year of food service and kitchen experience. Culinary school and/or college or associate’s are preferred but not required. 

 
Qualifications

To succeed in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements noted below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required. 

• Maintain Michigan sanitation certificate (training provided)
• Maintain Michigan alcohol sellers certificate (training provided)
• Reside within 50 miles of the farm and have access to reliable transportation. We are located in a rural location without access to public transportation. We need applicants to live in / near our rural town.

Language Skills

Ability read, write and speak English proficiently with some knowledge of Spanish preferred, but not required.  Applicant must be comfortable engaging with guests in an open kitchen environment.
 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. 

• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• At times, more than 40 hours per week may be required to perform the essential duties of the position.
• Ability to “be on your feet” for 8 consecutive hours.
• Ability to periodically support field staff with planting, harvesting and cleaning crops.