Position Summary: 

If you love to cook, embrace the importance of farm-fresh food and are looking for a creative culinary role with a friendly, terrific team, this job is for you! 

The Event Chef is a key member of the Powisset Farm culinary team, reporting to the Chef/Instructor and collaborating with the Public Programs and Engagement Manager.  The role embodies the importance of locally grown, farm fresh food and demonstrates the importance of farm-to-table whenever possible. The Event Chef is responsible for preparing delicious, high quality, fresh, flavorful food for public programmed events.  The Event Chef must have strong food presentation and event timing skills. 

Food is prepared in the Powisset Farm kitchen, a fully equipped commercial and teaching kitchen, housed in a renovated 19th century barn.  Food is also cooked in a seasonal outdoor kitchen featuring a wood fired brick pizza oven, teaching and demonstration space and a bar.  The outdoor kitchen is adjacent to a pergola covered patio and rolling lawn next to planted agriculture fields.  Public events take place inside and outside depending on the weather. 

The ideal candidate is a culinary professional who can manage a team of individuals with a range of experience levels and skill sets. The Event Chef should possess the following skills: strong leadership, sense of urgency, teaching mindset, culinary knowledge, sense of food artistry, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the importance of cleanliness and efficiency. We are looking for a culinary professional who has a collaborative, patient, no-drama demeanor and a good sense of humor.  The role interacts and engages with visitors, volunteers, and staff members. Knowing how to solve problems on the fly and adapt to obstacles calmly is paramount. The Event Chef must be able to comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards. Management and organizational skills are essential. 

Pay Range: $20/hr -$22/hr