COMPANY DESCRIPTION
It is the mission of American Flatbread to provide good, flavorful, nutritious food that gives both joy and health, and to share this food with others in ways sustainable to all.
We set out to do this by:
Creating a pleasant, fulfilling and secure workplace
Producing, packaging, marketing and distributing our products in an environmentally conscious way
Trusting one another and practicing respectful relationships with those involved in this work
Supporting with our voices and our buying power local, regional and sustainable agriculture, the forces of peace and understanding, the cultural, economic and environmental needs of peoples worldwide and the ecological needs of the wild flora and fauna
Being an educational resource to our community
Being a good neighbor
Laughing and being of goodwill. Being grateful, respectful and forgiving and Encouraging these experiences in others
Creating long-term financial security
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Lareau Farm Inn is hiring a Sous Chef to be an integral member of our events Kitchen staff. Located in Vermont's Mad River Valley, LFI catering partners with local farms and producers to showcase Vermont’s thriving artisanal food and beverage industry. On-site is a small, yet productive diversified-vegetable operation that directly sources our kitchen with organic fruits, vegetables, and humanely raised animal products. When sourcing beyond our garden, LFI catering supports local farmers who use practices that promote environmental health and social and economic equity.
The LFI catering team’s rustic outdoor kitchen is highlighted by American Flatbread’s trademark clay oven and hardwood grills. For over 35 years - wood has functioned as our primary cooking fuel and in-tandem with responsible sourcing, are the foundational elements of the brand. When not cooking with wood, staff have access to indoor commercial kitchen spaces.
Event Season runs mid- May through mid-November, with occasional events throughout the winter. During the event season, The Sous Chef will often work 50+ hour weeks, offset by the slow winter months to average out at ~40 Hr/week annually. Event season duties center on executing our catering program- food preparation for weddings, private parties, corporate events, off-site events, art workshops and much more. We are currently fully booked for the 2023 season, setting us up for a busy season.
During the off-season, The sous chef will support the Lareau Farm Inn operations and culinary program- which include but are not limited to preparing breakfast for Inn guests 5 days/wk, cooking for private events, as well as opportunities to work in the American Flatbread restaurant. Total weekly hours are guaranteed at 30 hours/wk.
COMPENSATION
$22/hour + tips~$200/wk, discounted housing at company apartment, overtime, paid time off, sick time, 401k,
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Email [email protected]
Please send resume to Andrew - [email protected]