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

Beetlebung Farm is looking for a Porter for our kitchen operations and facility. This person plays an essential role, ensuring daily operations run smoothly by maintaining the overall cleanliness and organization of our spaces. Dish areas will be continually cared for throughout the day by the Porter.

The Porter will be responsible for the cleanliness of the kitchen, employee, and guest spaces -per Culinary Director and BOH standards. This could mean anything from ware washing to receiving and storing goods, to following a weekly cleaning project schedule. Though prior culinary experience is NOT a requirement for this position, we are looking for someone who has prior experience in a kitchen support position or kitchen environment. An interest in learning culinary tasks is appreciated.

Our ideal candidate is someone who has an eye for detail and takes as much pride in their work and the space as we do. While all team members will work together to keep our facilities clean and safe, the Porter will help lead the charge and make sure the job gets done each and every time!

Key Responsibilities

● Follow the daily checklist for setting up dish areas and readying the facility to open.
● Display cooperation, sense of urgency, pride, and care for our space, ensuring guest and food safety, and facility standards are met.
● Learn and retain standard operating procedures for sanitation while consistently following a daily timeline and weekly cleaning project schedule. Tasks could include, but are not limited to; ware washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning equipment, maintaining employee facilities, taking out trash/compost, receiving orders, organizing storage spaces and walk ins.
● Work alongside the kitchen team to keep our food storage and non-food storage areas organized, swept and tidy.

Other Requirements

● Experience working in a kitchen support role or a similar environment.
● Ability to walk or stand for long periods of time.
● Maintains and properly uses all kitchen equipment and chemicals; dishwashing or otherwise.
● Ability to proactively communicate regarding checklists, equipment issues or cleaning and maintenance projects.
● Promotes teamwork and excellence amongst the team by actively contributing to a positive work environment.
● Adheres to our time and attendance policy.

IMPORTANT NOTE

This is a daytime position, full time, seasonal position. Weekend availability may be required.

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 +

Application instructions

Deadline

April 01, 2026