Culinary and Community Garden Program Coordinator/Cook

Schedule/Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week; schedule may vary based on kitchen operations, community classes, and seasonal garden activities.

This position is responsible for:

• Preparing, cooking, and serving meals safely and on schedule

• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness, organization, and inventory

• Leading and coordinating community garden activities

• Incorporating garden produce into meals and educational programming

• Teaching community classes on cooking, gardening, and nutrition

Key Responsibilities

• Plan menus, purchase food, and prepare meals for groups

• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean, organized, and safe

• Plant, cultivate, and harvest garden produce

• Lead classes and demonstrations on healthy cooking and gardening

• Supervise and mentor volunteers in kitchen and garden activities

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, and squatting

• Ability to cook, taste, and smell food

• Work performed in kitchen and outdoor garden settings

• Exposure to hot stoves/ovens, cold freezers, and outdoor weather conditions

Employee Benefits 

• Health, dental, and vision options

• Paid holidays and PTO

• Retirement plan options

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School diploma or equivalent,

and

At least 2 years cooking for large groups in commercial, institutional, or community kitchens with at least 1 year experience in gardening, agriculture, nutrition, or community education and experience supervising, training volunteers preferred

or

any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid Food Handler or ServSafe certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days)

• Valid driver’s license required

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled