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Powisset Cooks - Powisset Farm

Opportunity Overview:
Do you enjoy interacting with the public, making them feel welcome and comfortable? Do you have an interest in local and sustainable food? Would you like to be involved in our signature 'Powisset Cooks!' program? We are currently recruiting for motivated and talented volunteers to assist us during our cooking classes. This is a great opportunity to learn about seasonal ingredients, discover new recipes focused on local food, and absorb culinary tips and techniques from professional chef instructors. Come work 1 or 2 events, or all of them if you like! 

Reports to: Trustees Chef/Instructor

Benefits:
  • Resume-building opportunity as you learn about the natural history of this stunning property
  • Helping to create a welcoming, supportive and inclusive community
  • Connecting and networking with like-minded staff, visitors and volunteers 
Responsibilities (vary depending on the event but may require):
  • Adhere to safe food service protocol and personal hygiene requirements
  • Welcome the workshop participants
  • Help register guests
  • Introduce the participants to Powisset Farm & The Trustees
  • Help with the recipes, making sure participants have the tools they need
  • Set the farm table, all while learning alongside the participants in the culinary class
  • Helps with class clean up
  • Work independently or together with other volunteers and staff
  • Express interest in this role
  • Kitchen helpers will assist with pizza prep, soup prep, cleaning and organizing
  • Adhere to the Trustees COVID-19 safety guidelines
  • Sign-up for a shift
Qualifications:
  • Interest in talking to and working with the public
  • Friendly and polite demeanor
  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Interest in seasonal ingredients and farm grown food
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, bend over, and lift 25lbs.
  • Please Note: A background check is required
Time Commitment Needed
3-5 hours per event. Volunteers sign up for events and shifts that fit their interests and schedules.

PLEASE NOTE: Volunteer sign-ups will be closed 48 hours before the start of the event.
 

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Covid-19 Volunteer Safety:
The health and safety of Trustees’ volunteers, staff and visitors is our top priority.
  • If you are not feeling well, please stay home
  • If you have been in contact with someone with Covid-19 or someone displaying symptoms of Covid-19, please stay home
  • For our most current Covid-19 updates, please visit our main Trustees site
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 19+, Minimum Age:19+

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