Part Time Chef

🍳 Part-Time Kitchen Staff – Farm-to-Table Grocery Store

Location: Pottsville, PA

Hours: 10–15 hours/week (flexible scheduling)

Start Date: Immediate

We’re looking for an experienced, self-directed kitchen professional to join our farm-to-table grocery store team. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about whole foods, scratch cooking, and creating nourishing meals using fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

🌿 About the Role

You’ll be responsible for preparing high-quality grab-and-go meals that keep our cooler stocked and our customers delighted. As the role evolves, you’ll also help develop sellable products using Farm Store ingredients—think rich chicken broth, hearty soups, creamy mac & cheese, and more.

🧤 Key Responsibilities

Plan and prepare fresh meals using whole ingredients

Maintain grab-and-go cooler inventory with ready-to-eat options

Collaborate on new product ideas using seasonal and store-sourced items

Record ingredient usage and track food costs to support pricing and inventory decisions

Work independently with support staff available for prep and cleanup

Communicate clearly to ensure support staff scheduling aligns with your kitchen days

🕰️ Schedule & Flexibility

Weekday or weekend shifts available

Morning or afternoon hours—your choice

Must commit to designated workdays so support staff can be scheduled accordingly

✅ Requirements

Proven experience cooking from scratch with whole foods

Ability to plan meals and manage kitchen tasks independently

Comfortable working in a small, collaborative environment

Passion for local sourcing and seasonal cooking

Ability to calculate the cost of prepared food items for pricing and profitability

📌 References

Final candidates will be asked to provide professional references who can speak to their kitchen experience, reliability, and ability to work independently.

If you love creating wholesome food and want to be part of a joyful, community-centered business, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply: Send your resume and a brief note about your cooking experience to thefarmstorepottsville@gmail.com.