Company description

MacDowell is America's first interdisciplinary artist residency program. Each year, we award fellowships to  roughly 300 artists from across the country and abroad. These composers, writers, visual artists, architects, theatre artists, interdisciplinary artists, and filmmakers travel to Peterborough, New Hampshire to receive  uninterrupted time and private s tudio  space for creative work.  Past Fellows include James Baldwin, Audre Lorde, Leonard Bernstein, Michael Chabon, Cathy Park Hong, and Ruth Reichl. MacDowell is committed to removing barriers to access and sustaining a culture where artists and staff members of all backgrounds can do their best work.

Job description

MacDowell, the nation’s oldest multidisciplinary artist residency program, seeks a full-time Cook to join a small, well-organized kitchen team that prepares and serves nourishing meals for 24-32 artists-in-residence and occasional guests. This position is based in Peterborough, NH and reports to the Head Chef.

Duties:

• Prepare and cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for four 8-hour shifts weekly
• Breakfast/Lunch shifts are from 5a-1p; Dinner shifts are from 12-8p
• Ensure that meals are prepared in a timely manner and meet quality standards.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef and kitchen team to plan menus.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, following all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Operate kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, grills, and fryers.
• Contribute to a warm and welcoming dining environment for artists and guests.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions when preparing meals.
• Assist with special events as needed.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of previous experience working in a restaurant or kitchen setting.
• Prior experience accommodating dietary restrictions
• Knowledge of food preparation techniques, including knife skills and cooking methods.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and proper handling procedures.
• Familiarity with menu planning.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Excellent communication skills, warm customer service orientation, and ability to work well within a team.
• Flexibility to work additional hours for special events and co-worker kitchen shifts coverage as needed
• Ability to stand for 32-40 hours/week.
• Ability to routinely transport materials weighing 20 lbs and occasionally 50 lbs.
• Ability to regularly commute to Peterborough, NH.
• Appreciation for the arts is a strong plus.

Compensation

$21-23/hour ($31.50-$34.50 for overtime and observed holidays). Non-exempt, base schedule of 32 hrs/week, some evening, weekend, and holidays may be required. Benefits include health and dental, life and short-term disability insurance, medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, employer contributions to 403(b) retirement, paid family leave, and generous paid time off.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline