Farm to Table Chef
Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                                 
Hours: Full or part time                              
Start Date: Position available now 
Salary: Depending on Experience

About Farmette:

Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more. 

As the Chef, you'll take the lead on building our culinary program by keeping our marketplace stocked with fresh, gorgeous and seasonal prepared foods from our on-site farm and local producers. This includes salads, dips, snacks, appetizers and more. Applicants with a background in private chef and/or catering experience are encouraged to apply. Tons of opportunity for growth as we expand our culinary program.

Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate with Farmette’s founder, Katie Burdett, along with the entire small Farmette team. 

• Lead our prepared foods program. Cook year-round prepared foods recipes along with seasonal specials. This includes salads, dips, snacks, appetizers and a wide array of other specials.
• Work with sustainably produced + preferably local products.
• Ordering + shopping for ingredients + supplies within Farmette’s budget.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
• Maintain quality + consistency of culinary program.
• Keep in mind a low-waste operation and be open to minimizing food waste.
• Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
• Accept deliveries, check for accuracy of orders.
• Keep an updated recipe book of Farmette’s recipes both in Google Drive and printed on-site. 
• Communicate and coordinate with all farmette departments about inventory, customer feedback, etc.
• Work with guest chefs on occasion
• Keep the commercial kitchen in compliance with all local health codes and manage inspections with MDARD.
• Other related assignments as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of culinary management experience, preferably working with vegetables, farm-fresh produce and seasonal items.
• Learn2Serv certifications for working in + managing others in the kitchen.
• Passion for working with sustainably produced + local products and utilizing surplus.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive environment.
• Reliability a must.
• Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
• Detail oriented.
• Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
• Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
• Be able to handle the physical work of being on your feet, walking, talking + cleaning. 
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
• Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance to New Buffalo and have access to reliable transportation.
• We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.

TO APPLY

• Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject "Farm to Table Chef"
• Explain your interest in the position
• Attach Your Resume
• Share two professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Culinary Team Member

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                      Hours:  Full time or part time available    Start Date: Position available now     

About Farmette:

Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace + event space carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more. 

As a Culinary Team Member, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping our marketplace + cafe stocked with freshly prepared foods from our on-site farm and local producers.

Responsibilities

You’ll report directly to the Prepared Foods Lead + Farmette’s founder Katie Burdett along with collaborating with the entire small Farmette team. 

• In coordination with the Prepared Foods Lead, cook year-round prepared foods recipes along with seasonal specials. This includes salads, dips, snacks, appetizers and a wide array of other specials.
• Work with sustainably farmed + preferably local products.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
• Maintain quality + consistency of culinary program.
• Keep in mind a low-waste operation
• Keep a clean, sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
• Accept deliveries, check for accuracy of orders.
• Communicate + coordinate with all departments about inventory, customer feedback, etc.
• Make food for catering + special events and support guest chefs on occasion.
• Keep a clean + sanitary workspace, storage + refrigeration.
• Keep the commercial kitchen in compliance with all local health codes.
• Other related assignments as necessary.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of culinary experience, preferably working with farm-fresh produce and seasonal items.
• Learn2Serv certifications for working in the kitchen.
• Passion for working with sustainably produced + local products.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive work environment.
• Reliability a must.
• Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
• Detail oriented.
• Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
• Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
• Be able to handle the physical work of being on your feet, walking, talking + cleaning. 
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
• Join team meetings and tasting sessions.
• Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance to New Buffalo and have access to reliable transportation.
• We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.

TO APPLY

• Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Culinary Team Member”
• Explain your interest in the position
• Attach Your Resume
• Share two professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.

Grower

Location: New Buffalo, MI
Application Close Date: Applications accepted on a rolling basis                                  
Hours:  Part time, Tuesdays + Wednesdays 8am-4pm EST                       
Start Date: Available Now
Salary: Hourly, depending on experience

About Farmette:

Farmette is a small farm, marketplace, bakery + cafe in New Buffalo, Michigan. Our core mission is to support 100% sustainable food culture. We love our small business community along the shores of Lake Michigan and aim to uplift and enhance our unique area. We are an inclusive marketplace carrying local and sustainable produce, flowers, coffee, prepared foods, home goods and more. 

As the Grower, you'll take the lead on producing gorgeous, nutritious and high-quality greens, herbs, flowers + microgreens from our on-site farmette and greenhouse.

Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate with Farmette’s founder, Katie Burdett, along with the entire small Farmette team. 

• Participate in all aspects of food and flower production with a focus on salad mixes, microgreens, herbs + flowers.
• Maintain the farm, greenhouse, landscaping, planters and general outdoor area.
• Production includes seeding, weeding, fertilizing, watering, harvesting, post harvest handling/washing and packing.
• Keep all tools, hoses, buckets and general farm supplies in clean, tidy + working order. Tools are cleaned and put away everyday at the end of the day.
• Follow Farmette’s crop plan and record keeping procedures.
• Follow the principles of Integrative Pest Management for a no-till and no-spray operation.
• Stock the marketplace with products from the farm and local farmers. 
• Maintain a positive, friendly, calm + welcoming environment for all staff, customers and vendors.
• Keep a clean + sanitary workspace 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• At least 1 year of year-round food production experience, preferably in the Great Lakes growing region.
• Great communication + interpersonal skills.
• Passion for high-quality food production in coordination with soil health, carbon sequestration and general Earth-positive growing practices.
• Familiarity with the USDA Organic Certification and/or Regenerative Organic Certification best practices.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team-driven environment. We are a respectful and positive work environment.
• Reliability a must.
• Able to work independently, focused and self-driven.
• Detail oriented and observant.
• Open to feedback with the understanding that the whole team is working towards the same goal.
• Keep a positive and professional attitude with co-workers, customers + vendors.
• Be able to handle the physical work of farming and working outdoors in all weather conditions. This includes kneeling, bending, lifting, gripping and repetitive motions.
• Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs.
• Reach, bend and stoop frequently.
• Make cleanliness and food safety a top priority.
• Live within a reasonable driving distance to Farmette and have access to reliable transportation.
• We are a non-smoking workplace for the safety of our on-site farm.

TO APPLY

• Email hello@farmettemichigan.com with subject “Grower”
• Explain your interest in the position
• Attach Your Resume
• Share two professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Farmette is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workplace. We hire qualified candidates and make all employment-related decisions based on job-related qualifications, without regard to characteristics such as race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by law.