Kitchen Cook

Job Description

Job Description

Kitchen Cook

Ballerina Farm

Full-time

Midway and/or Kamas, UT | On-site

About Ballerina Farm

A family-run enterprise based in the hight mountain valley of Kamas, Utah, Ballerina Farm aims to make the world a more wholesome place starting with the soil beneath our feet. What began as a family sharing their farm life and a love for the food raised and grown, has become a worldwide community with aspirations to guide anyone who wants to live a more rooted and intentional life in harmony with nature. Today, initiatives span, content, agriculture, food production, retail, e-commerce, hospitality, and a growing collection of products and experiences inspired by creation, nature, the farm, the growing team, and our friends around the world. We take pride in creating things with intention, quality, and care - from the food we produce to the products we offer and the experiences we create for our customers. At the heart of Ballerina Farm is a desire to share the beauty, simplicity, and richness of farm life with people everywhere. 

The Role

We are looking for a full-time Cook at our Midway, Utah location. This role focuses on preparing high-quality, consistent meals in bulk according to set recipes and portioning standards. The grab and go meals produced in our kitchen require attention to detail and self-motivation in order to keep up with the high demand. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, works well with others, and has a passion for delivering nutritious, great-tasting food.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, cook, and portion meals according to standardized recipes and daily production lists
• Maintain consistency in taste, texture, and presentation across all batches
• Follow proper food safety, sanitation, and allergen-handling procedures
• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment (ovens, mixers, slicers, vacuum sealers, etc.)
• Weigh, measure, and label ingredients for accurate inventory control.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food stock
• Clean and sanitize workstations, tools, and storage areas at the end of each shift
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to meet daily and weekly production goals

What You’ll Need 

• Prior experience in a commercial kitchen, catering, or meal prep environment preferred
• A valid Utah Food Handlers Permit is required.
• Strong understanding of food safety and handling standards (ServSafe certification a plus)
• Ability to follow recipes accurately and work efficiently with large batch production
• Comfortable working on your feet for extended periods and lifting up to 50 lbs
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work both independently and as part of a team

About the Opportunity

• This is a full-time position
• This position is on-site, requiring all hours to be performed in the kitchen in Midway and/or Kamas, Utah
• Kitchen hours are from 8:30am to 6:30pm, Tuesday through Saturday, with individual schedules determined by the Sous Chef.

Why You Want to Work Here

• Paid Time Off
• Opportunity to learn, grow, and refine your craft while working alongside experienced mentors and talented chefs who are committed to developing the next generation of culinary professionals

Ballerina Farm is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees and applicants. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.