Company description

College of the Atlantic’s Beech Hill Farm produces certified organic vegetables for COA and the local community, while using methods that maintain the integrity and health of the land, and work toward environmental and economic sustainability. We have six acres in production and six greenhouses. In addition to providing locally and sustainably raised produce and meat to COA, Beech Hill Farm operates a busy seasonal farm store, offers a CSA program, sells to local markets and restaurants and distributes food through our student run food access program. We are located on Mount Desert Island, home to beautiful Acadia National Park.

Job description

The Beech Hill Farm Cook produces value added products to sell in our farm stand. The farm cook will be responsible for prep work and value added products including soups, salads, pesto, salad dressing and tomato sauce. The farm cook will be responsible for keeping a clean and organized work space and following all food safety protocols.

Qualifications:

Ability to work both independently and efficiently
Strong attention to detail and food safety
2 + years experience in a production kitchen
Up-to-date food safety certification
Knowledge, passion, and familiarity with local, organic, and seasonal produce.

Job Responsibilities:

Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, organization, sanitation and food safety protocols
Prepare high quality food items for sale in the farm stand.
Produce other value-added products as needed.
Create and recommend new recipes and methods to improve quality and increase production.
Maintain constructive communication with all members of the farm staff.

Compensation:

$20/hour plus a 40% discount on all items in our farm store

Schedule:

May 15 - November 26. Monday - Friday, 12 pm - 6 pm, plus optional Saturday hours.

Housing:

Room available for rent in a shared apartment with other farm staff in Northeast Harbor.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline