Event Chef

Who We Are:

Founded in 1891 by a group of visionary volunteers, The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees) is the nation’s premier conservation and preservation organization. The Trustees’ preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts. Our properties are open to all, and we thrive by involving as many people as possible in all that we do. We aim to protect special places for future generations to enjoy in perpetuity, and have helped protect more than 50,000 acres, including 27,000+ acres on more than 120 reservations that are open to the public. As a non-profit conservation organization, we are funded and supported entirely by our visitors, supporters, volunteers, and our 100,000 Member households. We encourage you to learn more about The Trustees on our website, www.thetrustees.org.

Salary/Hourly Rate: $20-$22

Hours per week: 40

Job Classification: Nonexempt, Seasonal or Limited Term

Job Type: Onsite

Duration: TBD

Location: Powisset Farm, Dover, MA

What You’ll Do:

Your Impact:

As an Event Chef at Powisset Farm, you'll embrace the importance of farm-fresh food and craft creative culinary experiences for guests. You'll work with an enthusiatic team at a historic 109-acre farm, a beloved part of the Dover, MA community and home to a 300-person organic vegetable CSA, year-round public programming, and a network of trails for passive recreation, which connect to an additional 2,000+ acres of open space. 

The Role:

As a Event Chef, you'll be a key member of the Powisset Farm culinary team, reporting to the Chef/Instructor and collaborating with the Public Programs and Engagement Manager. You will embody the importance of locally grown, farm-fresh food and demonstrate the importance of farm-to-table whenever possible, as well as be responsible for preparing delicious, high quality, fresh, flavorful food for public-programmed events. 

You'll prepare food in the Powisset Farm kitchen, a fully equipped commercial and teaching kitchen, housed in a renovated 19th-century barn, and in a seasonal outdoor kitchen featuring a wood-fired brick pizza oven, teaching and demonstration space, and a bar. 

Specifically, you’ll:

• Utilize your skills as a culinary professional to manage a team of individuals with a range of experience levels and skill sets.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, sense of urgency, teaching mindset, culinary knowledge, sense of food artistry, strong communication skills, and an understanding of the importance of cleanliness and efficiency.
• Collaborate and communicate with visitors, volunteers, and staff members.
• Effectively solve problems on the fly and adapt to obstacles calmly.
• Comply with and enforce sanitation regulations and safety standards.

This is a seasonal/limited term position (40/week) reporting directly to the Chef/Instructor of Powisset Farm.

Requirements

What You’ll Need:

Skills and Experience:

• Required:
• Experience cooking high-quality food in a professional or commercial kitchen setting
• Strong food presentation and event timing skills
• Strong management and organizational skills
• Experience cooking in a catering firm
• Kitchen management experience
• ServSafe and Allergen Awareness Certification
• Experience working in a public or private events setting
• Responsible and committed, very patient, exceptional attention to detail and safety 
• Demonstrated interest in farm-fresh, locally sourced food 
• Ability to both work independently, and collaborate with a team 

• Preferred:
• 3 years of professional or commercial kitchen experience
• 2 years of professional experience in a catering firm
• 2 years of kitchen management experience

Eligibility Criteria:

• Current authorization to work in the United States – a candidate must have such authorization by his or her first day of employment.
• A satisfactory criminal background (CORI) check.

Don’t quite have all the skills and experience listed above? We still want to hear from you! Research shows that historically marginalized groups are less likely to apply if they do not meet every single requirement. We are committed to building a diverse team and encourage you to apply even if you are missing some of the skills and experience above.

Have questions? Contact our People team at people@thetrustees.org!

Benefits

Your Benefits:

• Sick time: Mass Sick Leave accrual
• Reciprocity: Employees have access to free and discounted admission and membership to more than 50 nearby museums and cultural institutions.

• Discounts: Enjoy free entry to all Trustees properties, discount event tickets, and discounted merchandise at our stores and on stays at our inns. 

Equal Opportunity and Diversity:

The Trustees is a proud equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any protected status including, but not limited to, age, race, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual preferences, nation of origin, religion, or disability status and strongly encourages applications from people of color, persons with varying abilities, women, and LGBTQ+ applicants. We aspire to reflect and effectively serve the residents and communities of Massachusetts, who are at the core of our mission.

The Trustees’ commitment to advancing the organization’s vision for this work may be found here: Diversity, Belonging, Inclusion and Equity.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible work environment. To request reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at people@thetrustees.org.