Description

At Corteva Agriscience, you will help us grow what's next. No matter your role, you will be part of a team that is building the future of agriculture - leading breakthroughs in the innovation and application of science and technology that will better the lives of people all over the world and fuel the progress of humankind.

Corteva Agriscience, proud owner of Chesapeake Farms, currently, has an opening for an experienced cook at the conference center. The primary purpose of this position is to plan and provide consistent, quality meals, manage inventory and ordering as well as other services for our guests as needed, including housekeeping.

The 3,300 acres of Chesapeake Farms are devoted to show casing all of Corteva's business platforms and its commitment to stewardship. In addition, our guest facilities provide overnight accommodations and meals for Corteva meetings and customer events.

Scope:

Job requires meals being prepared for guests early morning, late evening and weekend hours (during peak season). All work is performed at Chesapeake Farms, Chestertown, MD. Individual must live within 30-minute drive time of Chesapeake Farms.

What You'll Do:

• Will be responsible for inventory levels and ordering

• Must make decisions regarding meal planning, appropriate amount of food to prepare and timely service

• Guide and oversee cook staff

• Prep food and cook scheduled meals for onsite guests (up to occasionally 200 guests) of the Chesapeake Farms Conference Center and hunting program

• Thoroughly clean commercial quality kitchen after scheduled shift/meal.

• Must be willing to housekeep guest rooms, conference rooms, lounges, restrooms and all other areas of guest and office facilities, as needed

Qualifications

What Skills You Need:

• A minimum of high school diploma/GED required

• Five to ten years of experience with cooking hot and cold food items

• Have the ability to lift up to 50lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

• Willing and able to work most weekends (during peak season)

• Demonstrate ability to read and comprehend recipe instructions

• Demonstrate ability to follow and explain standard operating procedures

• Maintain a safe, clean and sanitary work area

• ServSafe Food Handler certification

Relocation assistance not offered for this position.

VISA Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Benefits - How We'll Support You:

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills

• Be part of a company with a higher purpose and contribute to making the world a better place

• Health benefits for you and your family on your first day of employment

• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays

• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father

• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program

• Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits (https://careers.corteva.com/2024-us-benefits-guide)

• Check out life at Corteva! www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life (https://www.linkedin.com/company/corteva/life/3006dde6-2563-4a98-8e94-ee4feba88cff/)

Are you a good match? Apply today! We seek applicants from all backgrounds to ensure we get the best, most creative talent on our team.

Corteva Agriscience™ is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to boldly embracing the power of inclusion, diversity, and equity to enrich the lives of our employees and strengthen the performance of our company, while advancing equity in agriculture. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other protected class. Discrimination, harassment and retaliation are inconsistent with our values and will not be tolerated. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search or apply for a position, please visit:

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