Job description
Sawkill Farm is seeking a chef to oversee all aspects of its farm kitchen operation. The ideal candidate will be passionate about creating seasonal, protein-based recipes for our loyal customers and have the kitchen experience to produce those recipes in a cost-effective way. This chef will be responsible for creating frozen, shelf-stable and ready-to-eat foods at our farm store and farmers' markets. The chef will also be responsible for leading the kitchen for on-farm dinners and events.
About the Farm Sawkill Farm is a diverse 115 acre farm in the Hudson Valley that specializes in grass-fed and pasture-based meats. We raise beef, pork, chicken, and lamb. We sell direct to consumers at 5 farmers’ markets in New York City and from our on-farm store.
This is a great position in a quickly expanding operation. The ideal person for the job will have the desire to create and manage a unique enterprise and to play a significant role in the development of the farm business. We are looking for someone who is talented, self motivated, entrepreneurial and whose personality clicks with ours.
Required Skills & Experience:- Experience creating value-added products from whole animals in a production kitchen
- Knowledge of NY Ag & Markets, NYS-DOH & USDA standards and processes
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to lead and organize kitchen operation including inventory and finances
- Demonstrated cooking ability, specifically in regards to meat, sausages, smoked products, stocks
- Cleanliness and regular maintenance of equipment
Compensation This is a full-time, hourly position, starting at $15/hr.
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Application instructions
This job expired on May 31, 2015
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