Cook FullTime PartTime - Farms Work Wonders : Job Details

We are currently looking for a Cook to join our new restaurant that is expected to open in Summer 2023. The cook reports directly to the Executive Chef & works collaboratively with the Restaurant Management Team to achieve common goals. This role will be integral to the facilitation of the opening of the restaurant with an emphasis on cultivating a work environment that provides direction and purpose, nurtures growth, and fosters teamwork. The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys a team driven environment and is passionate about making this the best work experience they can for others. Culinary experience is preferred .

• Assisting in production of mise en place to be used on a daily basis
• Preparing of food to order and/or to be packaged for retail sale
• Work in a clean and efficient manner, always with a sense of purpose, and good time management
• Ensuring quality of service and standards are maintained
• Being proactive and able to multitask
• Support the development of Junior Crew members

For part-time roles:

This position is expected to work 16-32 hours a week for three days a week inclusive of mornings, evenings, weekends and some government holidays.

For full-time roles:

This position is expected to work at least 40 hours a week for five days a week, inclusive of mornings, evenings, weekends and some government holidays.

• Culinary experience is preferred
• Ability to work in a standing environment for at least 8 hours
• Ability to perform & execute basic cooking skills
• Must obtain a Food Handlers License, provided by the restaurant
• Must be able to work independently
• Desire to work in a team driven environment with a focus on support and guidance
• Most positions at FWW require you to be 18 years or older and have a valid driver's license

For part-time roles:

This position is classified as nonexempt with a starting wage of $18.00/hr. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits for part-time employees:

• Discount on items at the Garden Market & Mack's Bingo
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities
• Free onsite yoga classes

For full-time roles:

This position is classified as non-exempt with a starting wage of $18.00/hr. In addition to competitive pay, we offer the following benefits for regular, full-time employees:

• Generous paid time off structure
• Bereavement leave
• Employer-paid medical and life insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Short-term disability
• Discount on items at the Garden Market & Mack's Bingo
• Paid training and scholarship opportunities
• Free onsite yoga classes

Farms Work Wonders is a nonprofit social enterprise whose mission is to ignite the spark of curiosity in Appalachian youth so they see themselves and their future in new and exciting ways. We create living classrooms to provide real-life learning experiences and generate proceeds that are 100% reinvested back into the local community. In 2016, Farms Work Wonders started with the Wardensville Garden Market project—an organic farm and farm stand. Since opening, our enterprises have expanded to include a market, bakery, glass blowing studio, and restaurant (expected to open Summer 2023) that have currently created over 100 local, good-paying jobs with many held by local high school students.

Farms Work Wonders provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.