First Cook
Description
Wilson Farm is seeking an experienced and motivated First Cook to join our culinary team.
This is a hands-on opportunity for an accomplished cook who takes pride in their craft and enjoys working with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen. Our prepared foods are made for our busy retail farm stand, with a focus on consistency, flavor, presentation, and the quality our customers have come to expect from Wilson Farm.
As a member of our culinary team, you will work alongside experienced culinary professionals under the leadership of our Master Chef of France, preparing American-French inspired cuisine and a wide variety of seasonal prepared foods.
We are looking for someone who can confidently take ownership of a station, work independently when needed, and also jump in wherever necessary to help the kitchen succeed. If you have a strong culinary foundation, enjoy scratch cooking, and want to continue developing your skills in a unique farm-to-kitchen environment, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Prepare and produce high-quality food for sale in our retail farm stand, following established recipes, production standards, and specifications.
- Take ownership of an assigned station, including mise en place, production, organization, sanitation, and end-of-shift responsibilities.
- Ensure food is prepared accurately, consistently, and on schedule while maintaining high standards for taste, appearance, freshness, and food safety.
- Work closely with the Chef and culinary team to execute daily and seasonal production needs.
- Utilize fresh, seasonal ingredients, including products grown and sourced by Wilson Farm.
- Maintain proper food storage, labeling, rotation, and handling practices.
- Keep work areas clean, organized, and ready for efficient production.
- Assist other stations and team members as needed to keep kitchen operations running smoothly.
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
- Contribute to a professional, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen environment.
