Sous Chef
About Greig Farm
Greig Farm is a diversified family farm sprawling over 300 acres in Red Hook, NY, about 100 acres of which are berries, apples, and vegetables. Our family started farming here in 1942, and we’ve always welcomed our community to visit the farm. We’re open for pick-your-own from May to October. We offer CSA shares to families locally and in NYC. Our on-site market and café are open to the public year-round. The café menu centers around country comfort and offers dining on-site, take-out and group orders for pick-up, along with on-site events as needed.
About This Role
We’re looking for a sous chef to join our farm market! Our farm market offers true farm-to-table dining in a fast-casual environment. We’re looking for someone with enough culinary flexibility to both prepare meals during our lunch rush AND to plate a beautiful presentation for evening dinner events as needed. You’ll work alongside our head chef, TJ Eades, to build better processes for our menu favorites (our menu centers around country comfort) and to explore new seasonal specials.
The ideal candidate:
Has at least 2 years of culinary experience.
Is highly organized and able to keep it cool in a fast-paced environment.
Has a friendly and positive outlook and always seeks opportunities to improve things.
Is passionate about learning new skills and exploring the potential of new ingredients.
Is willing to take direction from the head chef and work collaboratively with the rest of the team.
Is able to work weekends.
Can comfortably lift 30 lbs.
Has reliable transportation.
Responsibilities:
Lead prep work before lunch service.
Expedite meals during our lunch rush.
Maintain an organized, clean, and fully-stocked kitchen.
Lead prep of items for our grocery grab-and-go cooler.
Break kitchen down at the end of service.
Collaborate with Head Chef on seasonal special experiments.
Compensation:
Pay starting at $20/hour + tips, depending on experience.
Greig Farm is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
All applicants will be contacted by phone or email.