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Culinary & Facilities Steward

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A kitchen–and–culinary operations role supporting on‑farm meals, food prep, and the seasonal farm‑to‑table program under the Farm Chef & Culinary Manager.

About this role

Ocean Hour Farm is one of the last remaining active farms on the south end of Aquidneck Island. The rugged and rolling coastal pastures and historic stone village provide a unique character to this 43.2 acre bucolic farm. Its mission is to serve as a center for education, scientific research, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices. The property is adjacent to the Narragansett Bay, making it an ideal location for highlighting the critical connection between land use and ocean health. The vision of the farm is to provide a living example of regenerative land stewardship – an integrated system where plants, animals, and people heal ecosystems while producing food and fiber for the community.

Running the farm is truly a collaborative effort. All employees, no matter the department, participate in some capacity in carrying out educational programming, research activities and whole systems design work for the farm. All roles will therefore require excellent organizational skills, the ability to collaborate with staff in other departments as well as a deep understanding of the land to sea connection.

JOB SUMMARY

The ideal person for this position will be hard working, have an ability to multi-task as well as interest and experience in the culinary arts. They will be a key support for the farm culinary program. This person will report to and assist the Farm Chef & Culinary Manager in the preparation, serving and clean-up of on-farm meals in support of programmatic events and staff lunches. Additionally, the Culinary Steward will play an active role in the processing and preservation of seasonal produce, and in the execution of seasonal Farm-to-Table events hosted at OHF.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support the Farm Chef & Culinary Manager in hands-on preparation of all meals served at OHF including programmatic breakfasts, lunches and dinners, unique seasonal dinners, and staff lunch program. This will include dishwashing, prep cook duties, set-up, break-down and beyond.
  • Daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, serveware and facility according to organizational standards.
  • Follow any waste management processes according to our efforts in maintaining on-farm circular systems.
  • Maintenance of food storage systems, and creation of extended season products for year round use.
  • MINIMUM PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, AND EDUCATION

  • Minimum 2 years of kitchen experience with an interest in learning more
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced environment that requires you to be on your feet while completing physical tasks.
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
  • Bring a passion for the mission of Ocean Hour Farm and intersectional aspects of regenerative farming.
  • Ability to work effectively in a small organization with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.
  • Ability to interface and coordinate professionally with a number of diverse internal and external contacts, including partners, vendors, and fellow team members.
  • Flexibility to work simultaneously on a wide range of projects and ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to work legally in the United States.
  • Confident in using the basics of Google Suite, including email, drive and calendar.
  • Familiarity with RI Department of Health standards is a plus.
  • Skills

    DishwashingFood Safety BasicsFood Storage ManagementGoogle Suite (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)Kitchen PrepMultitasking In Fast-paced EnvironmentsProduce Processing And PreservationSeasonal Menu SupportTeam Collaboration

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