Kitchen Manager
Kitchen Manager
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$ 20 - 24
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About Pats Pastured
Pats Pastured is a Rhode Island-based leader in pasture-raised regenerative meat production. Since 2002 weve focused on humane animal care sustainable land practices and building a thriving local food economy. We believe good food starts with good farmingand it ends with good cooking.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and organized Farm Kitchen Manager to lead the production of our prepared foods and seasonal event and food cart operation. This hands-on culinary leadership role is ideal for someone who loves to cook simple high-quality meals using clean ingredients and pasture-raised meatsand who thrives on building systems managing costs and collaborating across teams.
Youll be responsible for weekly production of our value-added food products (like heat-and-eat meals broths and specialty condiments) cooking at on-farm events and farmers markets managing inventory and ordering and maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen operation. Youll work closely with our processing fulfillment and marketing teams to develop recipes that showcase the full value of our productsfrom nose to tailand meet customer demand.
This is not a fine dining chef position. Its a professional culinary operations role focused on consistency efficiency and creativity within a mission-driven food business. Were looking for someone who takes pride in making food thats delicious nourishing clean and accessible.
Key Responsibilities
Lead weekly production of prepared foods (heat-and-eat meals broths sausage mixes spice blends ghee etc.) for retail and wholesale
Order prep cook and package products while meeting quality cost and yield goals
Maintain cost tracking and recipe costing systems to ensure profitable production
Uphold our standards for clean ingredientsno seed oils no refined sugar and minimal processing
Maintain inventory systems for ingredients packaging and finished goods
Run our seasonal food cart at the farmers market (MayOctober) including short-order cooking and team coordination
Prepare staff meals twice weekly using farm-raised ingredients
Collaborate with processing and fulfillment teams to align availability and maximize use of all cuts of meat and eggs
Maintain and monitor commercial kitchen food cart refrigeration and dry storage areas to high standards of cleanliness safety and organization
Conduct regular maintenance checks and temperature logs
Test and refine recipes develop SOPs and assist in scaling for production in USDA and RI Department of Health-inspected facilities
Build and maintain relationships with local farms food partners and vendors
Plan and cook for monthly farm events and educational workshops (e.g. Burger Nights Butchery Classes)
Participate in weekly manager meetings and support cross-department collaboration
Coordinate logistics for getting prepared products to our fulfillment center
Contribute to annual event planning including our signature summer farm dinner
Qualifications
35 years of professional kitchen experience preferably in a production or high-volume setting
Strong understanding of kitchen operations food safety and cost controls
Experience with ordering inventory and efficient ingredient sourcing
Reliable self-directed and capable of managing solo and team-based tasks
Comfortable short-order cooking in high-pressure environments (e.g. food cart)
Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
Strong organizational leadership and communication skills
Commitment to using clean whole ingredientsaligned with our no-seed-oils no-refined-sugar values
Familiarity with farm-to-table concepts nose-to-tail cooking and working with underutilized cuts or offal a plus
Ability to work collaboratively with non-kitchen teams like production fulfillment and marketing
Must be available for some nights and weekends (especially during seasonal event months)
Why This Role Matters
The Farm Kitchen Manager is central to how we connect customers with our products in accessible ready-to-eat ways. Whether its a busy market morning or a prepared meal heading out the door youll be the bridge between the farm and the forkcrafting great food while helping us reduce waste increase sales and deliver a memorable customer experience.
Why Work With Us
Be part of a purpose-driven growing business focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable food
Opportunity to shape a fast-growing prepared foods program with room for innovation
Work in a collaborative supportive environment that values people and good food
Access to ongoing professional development team lunches and discounted farm products
Compensation:
$20.00 - $24.00 per hour 40 hours/week; flexible daily hours; Saturdays required in season
Health insurance is not provided
$300 farm store credit (resets monthly)
$700 professional development fund (annually)
HACCP manager certificate training provided
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
