Chef Job in North Haven, Maine

Position: Head Chef at Turner Farm – Summer 2023 Location: North Haven, Maine Who We Are Turner Farm is a diversified organic seaside farm on the island of North Haven in the Penobscot Bay of Maine, twelve miles off the coast of Rockland. We grow small scale, high value, Certified Organic vegetables, herbs, and flowers, using passive solar hoop houses and heated greenhouses. We raise pigs in the woods and maintain a small herd of beef cattle and a flock of laying hens in rotation on our hilly pastures. We serve the communities of North Haven, Vinalhaven, and Rockland with fresh organic produce available at our Farm Stand, the Farmers’ Market, area grocery stores and food co-ops, and featured at several popular restaurants. Throughout the summer, produce is also featured in our weekly barn suppers and in the many events hosted in our stunning post and beam barn. Wedding ceremonies are held on our beach with reception and dancing in the barn. We welcome visitors to explore the farm on their own and offer the opportunity to stay in our Guest House overlooking the farm and the Fox Island thorofare. We are a dynamic and diverse business gearing up for a great 2023 season. What You’ll Do We are seeking a talented, creative, hard-working, farm-to-table chef for our weekly barn suppers, weddings, and private events in our beautiful post and beam barn. The Events Chef will create seasonal meals centered around the weekly offerings from the farm. Our barn suppers are served family style for around 70 guests and typically feature five courses along with housemade bread, providing a nice array of flavors and ingredients, in addition to a stationary table featuring cheeses, pickles, and spreads during cocktail hour. As the Events Chef, you will be responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen, in consultation with and support from the General Manager. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: menu collaboration, monitoring inventory levels, managing kitchen prep and service, ensuring quality and adequate portions of food, maintaining a clean kitchen space and following proper food safety protocols. This is a seasonal position, early June to mid-October. Some flexibility is available. Housing on the farm is available for those who are interested. Qualifications: Experienced farm-to-table chef; comfortable cooking for 100 guests Shared philosophy of sourcing local, seasonal ingredients and letting the flavors of quality ingredients shine Excellent communication skills; a positive attitude and willingness to collaborate with FOH Manager and Farm Manager Strong organization skills; ability to create detailed prep lists and delegate tasks to kitchen staff Dedicated to providing a memorable, high-end dining experience focused on bringing people together to share in a delicious meal; engage with guests and answer questions after all plating and service is finished