Prep Cook- Seasonal

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Salary/Hourly Rate: $18-$20/hour
Appleton Farms, Ipswich, MA

As the Seasonal Cook, you’ll connect farm guests to the land by working alongside the Appleton Culinary Team. Utilizing our own organic produce and regionally grown grain, you will assist with seasonal production of menu items for our on-site Farm Store ranging from, but not limited to, vegetable prep, fillings, soups, bagels, cookies, and granola. Cook, bake and safely package prepared foods

• Assist with food and bakery preparation as needed
• Assist with large scale event day preparation and operations
• Uphold Standard Operating Procedures for the commercial kitchen
• Maintain high standards of sanitation, food safety and a clean and safe work environment
• Support the Culinary Team as needed

This is a limited-term, non-exempt position (15 hours/week) reporting directly to Culinary Program and Food Service Manager.
Background in food preparation and/or baking

• Enthusiasm for tackling a prep list
• Possess a strong appreciation for working with local farms and feeding the community
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once

We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity:
The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.
Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity .
An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on apply.workable.com.