Seasonal Catering Sous Chef

Shelburne, MA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 25 - 28

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Seasonal Catering Sous Chef

Supervisor: Farm Functions Chef

Employee Status:Seasonal Full Time hourly

Location: On-site (99 Inn Road Shelburne VT 05482)

Start & End Date: March 20th - October 31 2026

Application Deadline:2/20/26

Salary Range: $25-28/hour

Staff housing: Please inquire as there are very limited options available for seasonal positions.

Schedule: 7 day operation; Typical schedule is 5 days/week and hours depend on schedule and availability

Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We realize our mission by integrating three key areas of activity:our programs place and products.

Who we are Looking For

This role will collaborate across the entire farm by supporting culinary needs for programs campus-wide events and hospitality services ensuring that food experiences align with Shelburne Farms sustainability values.Supporting the Farms mission the Farm Functions Sous Chef plays a vital role in connecting hospitality with sustainability and education. This position supports the Farm Function Chef and collaborates with the Catering Management Team and education team to ensure exceptional culinary experiences in educational programs and campus wide events. The Sous Chef is a hands-on leader who combines operational excellence with creativity fostering a culture of collaboration professionalism and a passion for food systems.

This role requires strong leadership culinary expertise and a commitment to sustainability. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment values teamwork and is passionate about creating memorable dining experiences that reflect Shelburne Farms mission.

Key Responsibilities Include

Culinary Leadership:Oversee daily catering kitchen operations oversight of food truck food quality and consistency manage BOH facilities and equipment and support team development through hiring training and mentorship. While working closely with both the Farm Function Chef and Catering coordinator.
Hospitality Administration: Assist with scheduling inventory purchasing vendor relations and compliance with health and safety protocols.
Event Cook Functions:Prepare event menu items with precision maintain cleanliness and organization uphold food safety standards and contribute to sustainability efforts such as composting and waste reduction.
Team Collaboration:Communicate effectively with all staff and ensure smooth guest-centered service.

Core Qualifications

4 years or more savory cooking experience in a high volume professional kitchen. This is an active cooking position.
Experience creating and sharing locally sourced simply prepared and beautifully presented great tasting nutritious food.
Experience curating menus with considerations of food allergies and special dietary requirements.
Kitchen leadership experience as youll be managing a small group of seasonal culinary staff.
Strong organizational administrative problem solving and communication skills.
Schedule flexibility to work evenings weekends and holidays as needed.
Excellent knife skills and extensive understanding of various cooking techniques both savory and pastry.
Valid drivers license as you may be operating a work vehicle to help transport items on and off the property.

Additional Valued Qualifications

Serve Safe Certification - if you dont have this we will provide you with the training.
A passion for farm to table food and hospitality.
Experience using systems and tools such as Google Workspace (all Google Suite tools) event planning point of sale dining and room reservations.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Being active for extended periods of time and working in settings with limited air conditioned work environments depending on the location.
Fast-paced work environment.
Carrying and moving items up/down stairs and over uneven terrain weighing up to 40 lbs.
Indoor and outdoor work environment.
Moving over uneven terrain.
Maintaining a tidy shared workspace.

Benefits

For seasonal employees working an extended season (beyond 6 months)here 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.

In your applicationplease include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

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.

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions please contact us ator .

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Position Title: Seasonal Catering Sous ChefSupervisor: Farm Functions ChefEmployee Status:Seasonal Full Time hourlyLocation: On-site (99 Inn Road Shelburne VT 05482)Start & End Date: March 20th - October 31 2026 Application Deadline:2/20/26Salary Range: $25-28/hourStaff housing: Please inquire as th...