Job description

Sterling College, a small experiential and ecologically focused liberal arts college in Craftsbury Common, Vermont, invites applications for one full-time position as Assistant Kitchen Manager.

Sterling is located in the heart of Vermont’s burgeoning rural agricultural economy and vibrant local food system...and Taylor is on the faculty here!

We welcome applications from inspired practitioners with strong applied skills who are interested in working alongside leading culinary innovators, entrepreneurs, and producers.

STERLING COLLEGE KITCHEN

The Sterling kitchen is unique among institutional kitchens.  We produce all of our food from scratch, from baking bread to making our own stocks and yogurt. Our menu is diverse and includes many home-style favorites as well as creative and international meals.  The kitchen strives to reflect the values of the community, using a high proportion of Sterling-grown vegetables and meats and buying sustainably-raised and local ingredients when Sterling-grown is not available.  We serve 3 meals per day buffet-style in a single dining hall, feeding 80 – 140 people per meal.  Each meal has one option, and resembles banquet-style dining more than conventional institutional food.  We are managed completely internally at Sterling, without the influence of any outside corporation, contracts or other commitments.

THE POSITION

The ideal candidate is passionate about innovative food systems and has had significant culinary experience. Responsibilities include supporting the Director of Sustainable Food Systems through scheduling of staff and student workers, daily management of the kitchen, menu planning, cooking, and being central to the culinary communications system. In addition, the Assistant Kitchen Manager maintains a visible presence and active role in the Sterling College community.

This is a full-time, salaried position (~40 hours/week).

Position begins in as soon as possible, potentially as soon as October 2012

Hours are flexible and to be determined with the kitchen director, but may include mornings, early evenings and/or weekends

Position requires full shifts of standing and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Sterling College provides equitable pay, and a very generous policy of paid vacation and holidays, as well as health insurance, free classes and other benefits.   

We strive to provide a supportive and fun atmosphere and look forward to expanding our team.

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