Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled and experienced chef for our Early Education Program's brand new farm-to-school food program. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in nutritient dense foods, menu planning, and kitchen management. This role offers an opportunity to showcase culinary expertise while managing all aspects of food preparation, menus, and kitchen operations in a private environment. We envision our chef working directly with our teaching staff and the young children they educate. Must have a sense of developmentally appropriate practice with children ages 1-8 years and be willing to participate in educational events including engaging young children in food preparation, hosting classroom kitchen visits, soliciting feedback from children and teachers on menus, etc. Must be comfortable and professional interacting with toddlers, preschoolers, school age children, teaching staff and families.

Responsibilities

Plan menus that utilize whole, local foods sourced from seasonal CSAs, and incorporate diverse cuisines Prepare a nutritious morning snack and lunch tailored to program preferences for approximately 25-35 children and staff affiliated with our school Serve food family style to 3 classrooms by specific times each day Pick up CSA shares in Brattleboro and/or Dover Manage inventory control, including ordering, stock rotation, and minimizing waste Maintain cleanliness, safety, sanitation, and organization of the private kitchen area Thoroughly clean up each day, including washing of any dishes used for food service and consumption Additional responsibilities include willingness to participate in educational events (or host them!) and prepare family style dinners on occasion

Experience is very flexible but the following would be helpful to support this brand new program:

Familiarity with inventory management, food production processes, and cost control measures Background in kitchen management Exceptional cooking and baking skills across various cuisines with an emphasis on working with whole foods, diverse cuts of meat, and a variety of fruits, vegetables, and grains - yogurt and cheese making experience definitely a plus! Ability to handle multiple responsibilities efficiently and work closely with others professionally and respectfully
This role is ideal for a passionate culinary professional committed to helping us starting this exciting new farm-to-school program. Some additional perks and features:

This is a year round position, with paid time off during holiday breaks when our school is closed. We expect this to be a daytime, salaried position, with 30 hours or less of actual work per week. Be out each day by 2pm. No late nights! The food for the program is heavily grant funded. Our chef will work directly with local meat and vegetable producers and gain experience with farm-to-table cusine. Build community relationships and learn about food production. The kitchen is BRAND NEW with high-quality appliances. A chef's dream! Applicants who apply early and are hired will have the opportunity to help us source additional food prep and cooking equipment - you can stock your custom kitchen! The private kitchen space has opportunities for private use. Interested in a side business creating sauces, pickles, hosting cooking classes, or more? There is potential for this type of small self-started operation outside of work hours!
Come help us lead this exciting new opportunity - apply via Indeed or directly through email at beaverbrookschool@gmail.com!

Pay: $650.00 - $750.00 per week

Work Location: In person