Company description

Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more.

Job description

Farm to Table Chef
Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
Hours: Full or part time
Start Date: Position available now
Salary: Depending on Experience

As the Farm to Table Chef, you'll take the lead on keeping our marketplace stocked with fresh, gorgeous and seasonal prepared foods from our on-site farm and local producers. This includes salads, dips, snacks, appetizers and more. There is opportunity for creative freedom in recipe development if desired. Applicants with a background in private chef and/or catering experience are encouraged to apply. Lots of opportunity for growth in our new business.

Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate with Farmette’s founder, Katie Burdett, along with the entire small Farmette team.

Lead our prepared foods program. Cook year-round prepared foods recipes along with seasonal specials. This includes salads, dips, snacks, appetizers and a wide array of other specials.
Work with sustainably produced + preferably local products.
Ordering + shopping for ingredients + supplies within Farmette’s budget.
Maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
Maintain quality + consistency of culinary program.
Keep in mind a low-waste operation and be open to minimizing food waste.
Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
Accept deliveries, check for accuracy of orders.
Keep an updated recipe book of Farmette’s recipes both in Google Drive and printed on-site.
Communicate and coordinate with all farmette departments about inventory, customer feedback, etc.
Work with guest chefs on occasion
Keep the commercial kitchen in compliance with all local health codes and manage inspections with MDARD.
Other related assignments as necessary.

Requirements

At least 1 year of culinary management experience, preferably working with vegetables, farm-fresh produce and seasonal items.
Learn2Serv certifications for working in + managing others in the kitchen.
Passion for working with sustainably produced + local products and utilizing surplus.
Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive environment.
Reliability a must.
Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
Detail oriented.
Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
Be able to handle the physical work of being on your feet, walking, talking + cleaning.
Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
Live within a reasonable driving distance to New Buffalo and have access to reliable transportation.
We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.

Compensation

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline