What are the responsibilities and job description for the Line Cook position at Grace Farms Foundation?
Role: Line Cook and Commons Team Member
Reports To: Chef de Cuisine & Commons Manager
FSLA Status: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (35-40 hours per week) Tuesdays - Fridays & Sundays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with the ability to work weekends and evenings.
Location: On-site New Canaan, CT 5 days per week.
Duties
Benefits
Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.
MUST have reliable transportation as we are NOT near public transportation.
About Grace Farms
Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut, that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape. Since opening in 2015, it has garnered numerous prestigious awards for contributions to architecture, environmental sustainability, and social good and has become a destination for arts, culture, and community. Grace Farms has welcomed 1 million visitors from around the world to experience innovative programming in music, visual and performing arts, while fostering contemplation and connection through architecture and nature.
Grace Farms' humanitarian work includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain and advancing initiatives to foster more grace and peace locally and globally. This commitment extends to Grace Farms Tea and Coffee, a certified B Corp that models ethical and sustainable sourcing while supporting Design for Freedom.
The integration of cultural programming and humanitarian action reflects Grace Farms' collaborative approach to generating new outcomes and meaningful change.
Reports To: Chef de Cuisine & Commons Manager
FSLA Status: Full Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt (35-40 hours per week) Tuesdays - Fridays & Sundays from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with the ability to work weekends and evenings.
Location: On-site New Canaan, CT 5 days per week.
Duties
- Wash, cut, prepare, and cook food, including items such as poultry, meats, vegetables, pizzas, salads, sauces, etc. at stations including but not limited to the grill, pizza oven, salad station.
- Learn the menu to provide accurate, timely service.
- Ability to multi-task and take direction from Lead Line Cook and Chef de Cuisine & Commons Manager
- Verify that prepared food meets requirements for safety, quality, and quantity standards.
- Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
- Contribute to a team-oriented culture of mutual respect and support for each other.
- Cleans kitchen, storage and workspace area as part of a culinary team committed to promoting and providing a safe and clean kitchen and service environment in keeping with Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
- May work special catering events on site, as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Minimum High School Degree or equivalent. Culinary Degree preferred.
- Proven experience as a Line Cook.
- ServSafe certification is a plus
- Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with all team members and other colleagues at Grace Farms.
- Bi-lingual communication skills a plus.
- This position will work on site in New Canaan. Must have flexible schedule, as well as the willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb stairs, and stand for an extended period of time.
- Be able to handle hot and cold conditions during food preparation and cooking.
Benefits
Grace Farms offers a competitive benefit package that includes a choice of medical plans, a dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability and a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match. We encourage our staff to take time-off to rest and recharge and provide PTO, sick, and personal days as well as 11 paid holidays. All staff are welcome to explore the beautiful 80-acres of our preserved land and may take part in any of the numerous public events on-site.
MUST have reliable transportation as we are NOT near public transportation.
About Grace Farms
Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut, that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape. Since opening in 2015, it has garnered numerous prestigious awards for contributions to architecture, environmental sustainability, and social good and has become a destination for arts, culture, and community. Grace Farms has welcomed 1 million visitors from around the world to experience innovative programming in music, visual and performing arts, while fostering contemplation and connection through architecture and nature.
Grace Farms' humanitarian work includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain and advancing initiatives to foster more grace and peace locally and globally. This commitment extends to Grace Farms Tea and Coffee, a certified B Corp that models ethical and sustainable sourcing while supporting Design for Freedom.
The integration of cultural programming and humanitarian action reflects Grace Farms' collaborative approach to generating new outcomes and meaningful change.
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