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Masonic Villages

Cook - Farm Market

Elizabethtown, PA · On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

Cook Farm Market Seasonal | Part Time | Days, Evenings, Weekends Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Cook - Farm Market. With over 145 years of ...

Shelburne Farms

Seasonal Farm Cart Line Cook

Shelburne, VT · On-site

$18 - $22/hr

Farm Cart Line Cook Supervisor: Farm Functions Chef Employee Status: Seasonal, Full Time Exemption: Non-Exempt, hourly Location: On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482) Salary Range: $18.00- $22 ...

Gibbet Hill

Cook - Farm to table

Groton, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Gibbet Hill Grill, located on our historic 100-acre working farm in Groton, MA, is seeking a passionate, experienced Line Cook to join our high-energy kitchen team. This is a rare opportunity for a ...

Gibbet Hill

Cook - Farm to table

Groton, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Description Gibbet Hill Grill, located on our historic 100-acre working farm in Groton, MA, is seeking a passionate, experienced Line Cook to join our high-energy kitchen team. This is a rare ...

Gibbet Hill Grill

Cook - Farm to table

Groton, MA · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Gibbet Hill Grill, located on our historic 100-acre working farm in Groton, MA, is seeking a passionate, experienced Line Cook to join our high-energy kitchen team. This is a rare opportunity for a ...

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Field Hand

Edgartown, MA · On-site

$17 - $22/hr

Each year we meet a new crew of farmers, bakers, cooks, and Farmstand staff who become part of the farm family. The farm has benefited from a variety of wonderful people who have endowed Morning ...

Olney Friends School

Farm to Table Cook

Barnesville, OH · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Qualifications The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about healthy, local food, and be flexible to prepare a variety of farm produce in season. Experience in cooking from scratch, healthful food ...

Olney Friends School

Farm to Table Cook

Barnesville, OH · On-site

$12 - $16/hr

Qualifications The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about healthy, local food, and be flexible to prepare a variety of farm produce in season. Experience in cooking from scratch, healthful food ...

Burnt Hill Farm

Line Cook

Clarksburg, MD

$20 - $25/hr

Burnt Hill Farm | Kitchen Team Join a destination farm and winery where food, agriculture, and hospitality come together. About Us Burnt Hill Farm is focused on seasonal, ingredient-driven cooking.

Morning Glory Farm Inc

Farm Mechanic

Edgartown, MA · On-site

$18 - $35/hr

Each year we meet a new crew of farmers, bakers, cooks, and Farmstand staff who become part of the farm family. The farm has benefited from a variety of wonderful people who have endowed Morning ...

Winvian Farm LLC

Line Cook

Morris, CT

$20 - $25/hr

Description Winvian Farm, located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, is seeking a self-motivated, environmentally conscious Full-Time Line Cook to join our professional culinary team.

Winvian Farm LLC

Line Cook

Morris, CT · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Job Type Full-time Description Winvian Farm, located in the beautiful Litchfield Hills of Connecticut, is seeking a self-motivated, environmentally conscious Full-Time Line Cook to join our ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average hourly pay for farm cook in the United States is $16.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.46 and $18.03 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a farm cook?

Farm cooks are culinary professionals who prepare meals on farms, often using fresh, locally grown ingredients. They may cook for farm workers, guests, or residents and often design menus based on seasonal produce. Their responsibilities can include meal planning, sourcing ingredients directly from the farm, and ensuring nutritious, hearty meals are provided. Farm cooks play a crucial role in supporting farm operations and community by promoting healthy, farm-to-table eating.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a farm cook?

To thrive as a Farm Cook, you need culinary skills, food safety knowledge, and experience preparing large meals, often supported by a food handler’s certificate. Familiarity with commercial kitchen equipment, menu planning software, and inventory management systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, flexibility, and teamwork help ensure efficient meal preparation and adaptability to changing farm schedules. These abilities are crucial for consistently providing nutritious, timely meals to farm workers in a dynamic environment.

What are some common challenges a farm cook might face in a farm-to-table environment?

A Farm Cook often works with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, which means daily menus can change based on what is harvested or available. This requires creativity and flexibility, as well as the ability to adapt recipes and meal plans quickly. Additionally, Farm Cooks may collaborate closely with farmers and other kitchen staff to ensure minimal food waste and the freshest possible dishes. Managing time effectively, especially during busy harvest periods or farm events, is another key challenge in this dynamic role.

What is the difference between Farm Cook vs Ranch Hand?

AspectFarm CookRanch Hand
Primary RolePrepares meals for farm staff and visitorsPerforms general farm chores and animal care
Required SkillsCooking, food safety, basic farm knowledgeAnimal handling, equipment operation, manual labor
Work EnvironmentFarmhouse kitchens, farm groundsOpen fields, barns, ranch facilities
CertificationsFood safety, basic first aidNone typically required, but farm safety certifications help

While both roles are essential on farms, a Farm Cook focuses on meal preparation and kitchen duties, whereas a Ranch Hand handles physical farm work and animal care. The roles differ in skills, environment, and daily tasks, but both contribute to farm operations.

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Cook - Farm Market

Masonic Villages

Elizabethtown, PA • On-site

$12.50 - $17/hr

Full-time, Part-time

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Job description

Cook

Farm Market

Seasonal | Part Time | Days, Evenings, Weekends

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Cook - Farm Market.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

  • Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
  • Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
  • Discounted Grocery gift cards
  • Discounts for onsite Daycare
  • Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
  • Paid lunch break ***
  • Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
  • Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
  • Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

As a Cook - Farm Market, you will carry out our Mission of Love by supervising all aspects of the Orchard View Cafe including inventory, menu planning, and preparation, while ensuring food safety guidelines are enforced.

Our Cook - Farm Market is responsible for the following:

  • Demonstrates a total understanding of cafe operations including menu planning, food preparation, retail merchandising, and signage.
  • Maintains inventory of food products including food, ice cream, and paper goods by estimating weekly needs, and orders food and supplies as needed.
  • Maintains clean and sanitary conditions of kitchen equipment and dining area in accordance with ServeSafe guidelines.
  • Monitors the entire food service process to ensure set targets are achieved. Establishes and implements a production schedule and ensures a sustainable operation by maintaining a record of prepared products to maximize sales, while limiting overproduction and waste.
  • Demonstrates the ability and knowledge to maintain and record daily cash receipts. Assists with daily, weekly and monthly cash deposits and records.
  • Excels in the ability to meet, interact and communicate with customers in a positive manner to elicit feedback on cafed items, and modifies product line as appropriate.
  • Demonstrates leadership skills. Has received managerial training and assumes retail -Manager On Duty- role when required, which involves opening and closing of the Orchard View Cafe and Farm Market.
  • Coordinates training and supervision of all cafe staff. Resolves staff grievances and maintains good interdepartmental relationships.
  • Assists in developing, establishing, and obtaining departmental financial sales goals.

What You Need as a Cook - Farm Market:

  • High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
  • Some cooking and retail sales experience preferred.
  • Ability to operate standard kitchen equipment including ovens and stovetop burners.
  • Basic math / retail monetary skills
  • Good written, oral, organizational and basic computer skills.
  • Basic computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Ability to obtain a ServeSafe certification.
  • Ability to understand ingredient lists and efficiently follow recipes in detail.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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