{"id":32633,"date":"2024-02-20T14:36:44","date_gmt":"2024-02-20T19:36:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooljobs.com\/?post_type=job_listing&p=32633"},"modified":"2024-04-21T02:04:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-21T06:04:31","slug":"private-family-cook-on-family-farm","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.cooljobs.com\/?post_type=job_listing&p=32633","title":{"rendered":"Private Family Cook on Family Farm"},"content":{"rendered":"

Looking for an experienced cook for a large multi-generational family compound in the North woods of Wisconsin during the spring\/summer of 2024. Nightly family dinners will range from 15 people – 30 people.<\/p>\n

Position Overview:
\n– Develop a healthy, fresh, and consistent menu and cook dinner 5 nights each week (Tues. \u2013 Sat.) and occasional to-go lunches. During three holiday weekends a Sun. night meal will be added.
\n– Maintaining communication throughout summer to adjust menus, quality and\/or sources of ingredients.
\n– Manage a small wait staff of between 3 \u2013 5 people.
\n– May 20, 2024 to Sept 14, 2024
\n– Private house provided and competitive pay offered.<\/p>\n

Position Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Work with family point person to develop a menu of 10-15 dinners that are adaptable to gluten-free or vegetarian needs. Cook will keep all menus in Chez Freda and assumes responsibilities for ensuring spices and basic ingredients are stocked.
\n\u2022 Distribute a menu for the upcoming week on Sunday evening to family point person. Cook will access RSVP count in SignUp Genius
\n\u2022 Prepare 4-5 dinners each week (Tues. \u2013 Sat.) based on menu plan. Picnics will be planned at least two weeks in advance.
\n\u2022 All meals will be prepared in a dining house with large industrial-style kitchen or prepared to go for picnic style dinners.
\n\u2022 To-go meals for family members will be packaged and available for pick up at time planned with person placing order.
\n\u2022 Purchase groceries at local Piggly Wiggly (30 minute drive) and CostCo. Gas reimbursement for shopping will be paid at 58.5 cents per mile (IRS rate).
\n\u2022 Steak and ground beef provided by on-property cattle will be stored in freezer after processing. Cook to keep track of inventory and supplement as needed.
\n\u2022 Direct wait staff with the following 1) helping with food prep, 2) delivering food hot\/cold, and 3) clearing tables 4) and cleaning dishes throughout the night (and additional list of housekeeping duties provided to wait staff).
\n\u2022 Adjust recipes and menu to incorporate fresh vegetables from on-site garden or local sources when seasonally available.
\n\u2022 Maintain wine inventory and update family point person when inventory is low.
\n\u2022 Manage \/order additional kitchen items as needed (for example to-go boxes, special ingredients, staff timesheets, appliance maintenance, etc.) in partnership with family point person.<\/p>\n

Personal Characteristics:
\n\u2022 Excited about creating a warm, family atmosphere for guests and staff while maintaining high standards.
\n\u2022 High integrity, mature and personable with a relaxed nature.
\n\u2022 Leads a healthy drug-free lifestyle.
\n\u2022 Dynamic, friendly and enjoys the outdoors.
\n\u2022 Flexible with a \u201cwhatever it takes\u201d attitude.
\n\u2022 Capable of self-supervision and organized.
\n\u2022 Attention to detail.
\n\u2022 Ability to troubleshoot and ensure timely and accurate product for guests.
\n\u2022 Creates a warm, friendly work environment while maintaining high standards of professionalism and heartfelt hospitality among guests.<\/p>\n

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