Company description We are a small island homestead off the rugged coast of Downeast, Maine. The island has been privately owned for generations by a single extended family who visit seasonally and is governed by a Board of Directors. A year-round caretaking staff is employed to maintain the farm, buildings, equipment, waterfront, and natural resources.  We operate a small diverse farm and garden to provide most of the food needs for staff and owners. Our team cares deeply about their work and the land they care for and is resourceful and collaborative. Job description The staff cook prepares two wholesome meals a day for our staff of 4-8 people and maintains organization and inventory of our farm- grown supply of cream, milk,butter, eggs, and frozen pork,beef, lamb and chicken. The cook is also the point person for guest's food needs while they are on-island, both for farm products and groceries.

Primary Responsibilities 
Staff related:

• Prepare and serve two meals a day ( breakfast and lunch) for permanent and seasonal Island staff
• Inventory & restock groceries for meal preparation; manage meal budget
• Inventory, track, and monitor usage of farm products, including freezer organization
• Maintain organization and tidiness of kitchen, dining room, walk-in, and storage areas

 

Resort related:

• Grocery shop for island guests, travel to grocery store with company vehicle twice a week (valid driver’s license required)
• Receive and prepare farm product and garden orders for guests, coordinate deliveries
• Collect recycling from farmhouse and guest houses

 

Other areas the Cook may assist:

• Garden produce processing
• Assist with garden planning and harvesting
• Other island work that requires a team effort

 

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Experience planning and preparing meals from scratch for small groups on a budget
• Ability to work in a remote and challenging environment with a small team
• Customer service experience preferred

 

Compensation this position is : salaried, 35,568* - 50k Application instructions Please click here to sign in and view application details.
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