Lead Cook

Job Description

Blackbird Farm is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating students about sustainable living, agriculture, and livestock at our organically certified garden and property in Anderson Valley, California. We offer numerous learning opportunities and encourage our students and guests to experience adventure through archery, canoeing, high ropes activities, and more through our Camp Blackbird program. We believe in engaging students in critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making through a process of learning by doing. We work to build self-awareness, confidence, and teamwork skills through experiential learning. Our team is full of grounded but adventurous people who love to lead by example and work as an integral part of a balanced team where every member is essential. Blackbird also hosts numerous private functions, so we're looking for people who can bring their A-game with guests & students alike.

The Lead Cook is an integral part of the Blackbird Farm Leadership team. They will oversee all daily functions of the kitchen department including administrative duties and ensuring the kitchen team prepares and serves three nutritious meals daily for students, staff, and guests.

Responsibilities and Duties*:

• Manage, supervise, and train kitchen staff

• Create and implement menus

• Order and maintain supplies 

• Coordinate with the Garden department to efficiently utilize produce grown on the farm

• Create a meat processing schedule with the Barn department throughout the year

• Ensure food is properly stored following all California Health Codes 

•  Develop and facilitate training and professional development for the kitchen staff

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• Culinary Arts Degree or a minimum of 3 years of equivalent experience

•  Management experience preferred.

• ServSafe Certified preferred.

• Must be available to work weekends.

•  Employees must pass the TB test and Livescan background clearance.

Compensation and More:

• $23.00

• Paid Time Off

• Holiday Pay

• Retirement Plan

• Health Insurance

• Live insurance

• Dental/Vision Insurance

• **Meals Provided**

• **Onsite housing available for $300/mo rent**

*The specific statements in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They describe the general nature and level of work being performed and represent typical elements and criteria fairly necessary to perform the job. The Company retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Salary : $18 - $23