Company description

Beetlebung Farm is a 6 acre property in the heart of a small, rural beach town on the island of Martha’s Vineyard. As a farm, we prioritize soil health by operating a no/low-till diversified vegetable system relying on cover cropping, fungal based nutrient sprays, beneficial insects and other regenerative forms of fertility, pest and disease management.

We grow a (very) wide diversity of crops, striving to bring interesting, forgotten, unique, and delicious plant varieties to our market. Why? Simply, we love food- from the growing to the experimentation, the cooking to the sharing and engagement with our customers. It’s our passion and we feel extremely lucky to operate in a community that supports this approach and ethos to agriculture. Currently, we sell our produce primarily through our brand new, year-round farmstand and also seasonally at the weekly West Tisbury Farmers Market and at select restaurants on the island.

In late 2024, Beetlebung Farm completed its three year project of (re)constructing an historic agricultural barn on the property. This space represents the culmination of much hard work, craftsmanship, and collaboration. The barn houses the farm’s year-round retail farmstand, wash pack, a commercial kitchen, a stone mill and a whole grain bakery. We are crazy excited about these spaces and their potential to feed and inspire our community.

The culture at Beetlebung is one of collaboration, passion and grit. The team is a group of scrappy self-motivators who come to work each day with energy, positivity, determination and a deep willingness to learn from one another. We expect each of our team members to be engaged and thoughtful as they approach daily tasks. We value someone who is willing to grow with us and is open to feedback and to constructive criticism. We like to sweat, do the non glamorous but necessary tasks with a smile, and push ourselves to constantly improve. We have a deep commitment to the land, to each other, and to the sharing of good food grown well.

Job description

Assistant Bread Baker (seasonal - May-December)

Beetlebung Farm is looking for an assistant bread baker to work alongside our Head Baker for daily production in our 100% whole grain, unsifted bakery operation. We are very passionate about grain at Beetlebung. We are seeking someone who ideally shares our love of grain or who is eager to learn more about it - how it’s grown, where it’s grown, who it’s grown by and why its quality is so dependent on all of these factors combined. As our culinary program grows, there will be opportunities to participate in the execution of our farm tastings, educational/community-based programming and collaborate on menu items. The addition of the kitchen and bakery is new for our farm - flexibility and thoughtfulness are key for anyone in this role. Our team is small and each member plays a critical and celebrated role.

Key Responsibilities

● Daily production based on pars set out by the Head Baker
● Proactively communicate regarding, prep, pars or other issues that may arise in the kitchen or with workload.
● Follow and execute recipes/techniques to BBF quality standard. Execution of recipes and/or cooking techniques for each product could include, but are not limited to knife work, fruit/veg prep, milling, scaling, mixing, shaping, managing multiple mixes.
● Comfortable handling high hydration doughs
● Understanding of basic mixing, shaping, and baking methods pertaining to artisan bread baking, and basic pastry work.
● Holistic view of bakery tasks; able to assist with both bread based and pastry based techniques.
● Correct product usage and storage of all food items, including labeling & dating.
● Display cooperation, sense of urgency, pride, and care for our space, ensuring guest satisfaction, food safety, and BBF standards are met. (Always leave each space better than you found it)
● Learn and retain standard operating procedures for production and sanitation while consistently following a daily timeline and weekly task list.

Requirements:

● Minimum 1 year of professional bread baking experience
● Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
● Ability to lift 50 lbs.
● Exhibits a minimum of average speed and accuracy to maintain a professional workload
● Maintains and properly uses all kitchen equipment.
● Complies with MA health regulations and food code- Has confident knowledge in Board of Health standards and uses it as a guide to keep kitchen spaces tidy and our teams and guests safe.
● Promotes teamwork and excellence by actively contributing to a positive work environment.
● Adheres to our time and attendance policy.

Beetlebung Farm is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

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Deadline

April 01, 2026