What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Dinner Line Cook position at Shelburne Farms?
Position Title: Line Cook
Supervisor: Executive Chef, Sous Chef
Employee Status: Seasonal, Full Time
Location: On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482)
Start & End Date: Now through October 31, 2026
Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00/hour
Schedule: 7 day operation; Typical schedule is 2pm - 10pm, and days worked depends 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’re Looking For
You are a passionate and dedicated Line Cook who is excited for the opportunity to work in an environment that promotes sustainability through the culinary experience. The Inn at Shelburne Farms plays a crucial role in this mission by providing thoughtfully sourced, high-quality meals that allow our guests to engage with the concepts of sustainability through their food.
What You’ll Do
- Prepare and serve delicious, nutritious, and sustainably sourced meals for guests.
- Prep and cook food using approved safe food-handling practices.
- Support the team’s sustainable culinary practices, including reducing food waste, composting, and utilizing every part of an ingredient.
- Support team efforts to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment, adhering to all health and safety regulations.
- Maintain the integrity of the food served and the commitment to the farm's organizational mission.
Core Qualifications
- Passion for preparing and sharing locally sourced, simply prepared and beautifully presented, great tasting nutritious food.
- 3 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
Additional Valued Qualifications
- Maintain a positive attitude under pressure.
- Ability to work weekends and some holidays as needed.
- Restaurant opening experience is a plus.
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.
- This is a very fast-paced role, especially during peak dining hours, requiring a high level of attention to detail and efficiency.
- Carrying and moving items up/down stairs and over uneven terrain, weighing up to 40 lbs.
- Indoor and outdoor work environment.
- Maintaining a tidy shared workspace.
Benefits
- Seasonal staff benefit summary here for 2026 benefits.
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 application, please share the following:
- Tell us about your unique characteristics and life experience that will help you thrive in this role.
- Are you available to work through October 20, 2026?
- How did you hear about the 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 at jobs@shelburnefarms.org or 802-985-8686.
Salary : $20 - $25