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Position Title:Farm Cart Line CookSupervisor: Farm Functions Chef
Employee Status:Seasonal Full Time
Exemption: Non-Exempt hourly
Location: On-site (99 Inn Road Shelburne VT 05482)
Salary Range:$18.00- $22.00
Start & End Date: May 1st - October 31st (required onboarding & training beginning in late April)
Schedule: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm; Schedule is determined in advance and coordinated by manager
Farm Cart operates from 11am - 3pm however the schedule reflects set-up and break-down times. You will need to be available to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Occasional evening hours in July & August to support food at community events.
Who We Are
Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We believe that transformative learning experiences sow the seeds for a thriving and more just world. Our work seeks to create the space spark the conversations and share the stories to inspire educators students and learners of all ages to build a better future for everyone.
We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity:our programs place and products.
Who Were Looking for
As a Line Cook working alongside a cashier at theFarms Food Truck you will share the food that we grow and raise at the Farm while helping to strengthen ourlocal food systemsby serving delicious lunch and snacks to visitors.
Our Farm Cart is centrally located at theFarm Barn where visitors can engage in hands-on activities with our farm animals and gardeners at the Childrens Farmyard and observe our cheesemakers at the hub.
What Youll Do
Prepare and serve simple yet delicious nutritious and sustainably sourced lunches and snacks for visitors.
Utilize ingredients grown and raised on the farm showcasing the farms produce and products.
Support sustainable culinary practices including reducing food waste composting and utilizing every part of an ingredient.
Maintain a clean organized and efficient kitchen environment adhering to all health and safety regulations.
Engage with visitors sharing information about the farms mission and sustainable food practices.
Support the Farm Food Functions Team in production of food at the inn.
Core Qualifications
Passion for preparing and sharing food items such as burgers sandwiches and salads.
1 years or more savory cooking experience.
Self motivated team player with flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
Excellent knife skills and extensive understanding of various cooking techniques.
Willingness to drive a farm vehicle to help transport food from the restaurant to the food truck (we will need to run a motor vehicle report if operating farm machinery or vehicles).
Work Environment & Physical Demands
There are two steps leading up into the food truck and the walkway inside the cart approximately 3 feet wide. The space inside the food truck is usually shared by 2 - 3 employees.
The cart has a continuous fan operating to help with air circulation but there is no heating/cooling element besides the fans.
Carrying and moving inventory and trash potentially moving items up/down stairs.
Carrying items weighing approximately 40 pounds.
Maintain a tidy shared workspace as defined by the cleaning checklist and training.
Working in varied weather conditions.
Working and moving over uneven terrain.
Benefits
For seasonal employeeshere is the 2026 benefit summary.
To Apply
If our vision and mission excite you we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.
Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
How did you hear about this position
Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC