About Farmer Dave’s: 

Farmer Dave’s is a 90-acre diversified fruit and vegetable farm based in Dracut, Massachusetts. Our mission is growing healthy food, building a strong community, and creating lifelong traditions. We focus on providing a healthy product for our guests, our workers, the soil, and our global environment. Our home farm and farm stand are located in Dracut, MA, which is open year-round. The East Street farm stand in Tewksbury, MA and Hill Orchard farm stand in Westford, MA are our two satellite farms. Farmer Dave’s participates in a dozen farmers’ markets, sustains a large year-round membership in our vegetable and fruit CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, and offers PYO (Pick Your Own) experiences, including strawberries, peaches, blueberries, carrots, potatoes, flowers, and apples. Our commercial scratch kitchen creates baked goods and ready-to-eat meals from our own fruits and vegetables, strengthening our food system circle. As a team we’re energetic, philosophical, and hard working with a quirky attitude and a smile; we’re here because we love what we do.

Job Title: Morning Baker/Bread Baker

Compensation: Based on Experience

Benefits: Discounted produce or CSA shares, baked goods snacks, some flexible scheduling

Job Description:

Commercial kitchen experience is preferred. This is a year-round position with hours typically decreasing slightly in the winter, but we are willing to discuss other opportunities with the right candidate.  We are looking for someone who is confident in their ability, is able to adapt based on the needs of the business and can follow prep lists and tasks.  The ideal candidate will possess the drive and creativity to craft and workshop new items within the current product lines. Our bakery and kitchen lines are constantly growing and changing, so growth opportunities are available!

Main duties:

  • Prepping fruits and vegetables for the day, including but not limited to peeling, washing, and cutting produce for soups and prepared meals
  • Preparing large batch soups, sauces, stocks, prepared foods etc. using a Rational iVario tilt skillet
  • Preparing daily small batch items, such as macaroni and cheese, quiche, vegetable and starch sides, and proteins
  • Measuring quantities of ingredients and seasonings and following pre-existing large-batch and small-batch recipes
  • Inventorying existing products and working as a team to create daily production lists
  • Maintaining a clean and safe workspace

The ideal candidate…

  • has 1+ years’ experience in a commercial kitchen
  • has knife skills
  • can work weekends
  • is reliable, self-motivated, and a strong communicator
  • has attention to detail and can execute written recipes
  • can work in small groups as well as independently
  • is ServeSafe Certified

Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing relevant experience and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and availability. Email tracey@farmerdaves.net