Company description

At Adamah, we believe in the deep connection between people and planet, adam and adamah. Our mission is to create vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the Earth, catalyzing culture change and systemic change through Immersive Retreats, Jewish Environmental Education, and Climate Action. Every day, we inspire and empower youth, teens, families, and leaders through programs that deeply interweave Jewish tradition and the natural world, creating diverse and inclusive communities, and building a more sustainable future.   

Job description

The full-time cook position is responsible for the preparation and execution of the food service at Isabella Freedman. Working alongside the Executive and Sous chef, the cook position will be a responsible, dependable, trustworthy and motivated member of a small close-knit team who is looking to grow into a leader. The food at Isabella Freedman, a certified kosher kitchen, is focused on seasonal and local products prepared simply, utilization of a range of preservation methods, and increasingly utilizing live fire cooking. This position is ideal for an early career cook with a desire to learn, an interest challenging oneself within the boundaries of local, seasonal, kosher, and large event cooking, and a killer work ethic.

Responsibilities include

• Maintain the cleanliness, organization and safety of the food service facilities, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain the integrity of the kosher rules and guidelines; respect the history, perspective and observance of the Jewish customs to which the kitchen must adhere to maintain kosher status.
• Maintain the integrity of the food in storing, handling, preparation and service.
• Execute production as detailed by the food service leadership.
• Maintain schedule as detailed by the food service leadership; position requires some flexibility with regards to weekends, holidays, mornings and nights – however, we strive to set reasonable, realistic and predictable schedules to the best of our ability.
• Be committed to clear and forthcoming communication, encourage a supportive environment, adopt a mindset of continuous improvement, serve as positive role model for youth program participants.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of kitchen experience, demonstrating a commitment working respectfully and with integrity.
• One+ years’ experience working with/cooking with fresh produce preferred.
• Willingness to try new things.
• Ability to work with a sense of purpose and urgency.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time; lift up to 50lbs;
• Flexibility with schedule; morning availability a must.
• Food Protection Certification accepted by state of Connecticut, or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• Knowledge of kosher observation a plus.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $20.00 - $25.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline