Chefs and Kitchen Management Team

ORIGINS CAFE

Origins is a women-owned, family-operated greenhouse cafe & event venue dedicated to growing a healthy community through food. Founded in 2012, the mission of Origins is to bring positive change to the world through our food choices by supporting small family farmers, organic growing practices and ethical treatment of animals. Greenhouses lush with tropical plants, fragrant herbs and flowers create the dining room in an expansive facility accommodating over 100 guests. Origins serves a seasonal, ever changing menu for dinner, brunch, lunch, concerts, weddings and private events from April through October.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Origins is building a team of chefs & kitchen management for the 2025 season who share our passion for inspired, wholesome, sustainably sourced food. As our seasonal, locally-sourced menu changes weekly, April through October, we invite creative individuals who can work together to showcase the best of what's in season.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate to create menu items inspired by locally available ingredients
• Place food orders and manage inventory
• Prepare menu items in cooperation with the kitchen team
• Ensure quality and timeliness of food service
• Comply with sanitation regulations and safety standards
• Help maintain a positive energy and respectful atmosphere in the kitchen

Qualifications:

• Skillful communication, delegation, time management and organizational skills
• Strong leadership skills: accountable and reliable
• Ability to work with the team and treat all with respect
• Work closely with management to improve our overall systems.

Experience:

• Previous work in a professional kitchen preferred
• References requested

Hours:

• Part time and full time positions available
• Morning, afternoon and evening scheduling available
• Hours of Operations: LUNCH Wednesday - Sunday; DINNER Wednesday - Saturday; Weddings and Private Parties on Weekends; Closed Monday & Tuesday
• Seasonally open, late April through mid October

Additional:

• Pooled Tips
• On-site housing available
• Food included

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Food provided

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Performance bonus

Ability to Commute:

• Cooperstown, NY 13326 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Cooperstown, NY 13326: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23