Who We Are

Shelburne Farms is an education nonprofit on a mission to inspire and cultivate learning for a sustainable future. We offer transformative learning experiences to help educators and students create a better world. Our home campus is a 1,400-acre working farm located on the traditional, unceded and contemporary homelands of the Winooskik band of the Abenaki.

Commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Shelburne Farms recognizes that justice, equity, and access are central to sustainability. We are committed to translating these values into action across the organization by improving equitable outcomes in our culture, programs, and services. Shelburne Farms is working to create experiences of belonging for all, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and people of all economic realities.

Seasonal Dishwasher

Seasonal

Full or Part Time

$18-$22/hour

Position Title: Dishwasher

Supervisor: Kitchen Management

Employee Status: Seasonal, Full-time & Part-time hours

Exemption: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Location: On-site (99 Inn Road, Shelburne, VT 05482)

Start & End Date: May 1st - October 31st

Pay Rate: $18-$22/hour

Work Schedule: Kitchen operates Monday - Sunday, morning (7:30am - 3pm) and evening (3pm - 11:00pm) shifts available. We have both full and part time schedules available depending on availability and availability to commit through the entire season.

What You’ll Do

Ensure the availability of clean dishes, cookware, and flatware so your team may continue to deliver delicious meals to restaurant guests and visitors at Shelburne Farms.
Restock various plateware once they are clean and dry.
During peak dining hours, this work is very fast paced and requires high attention to detail.
You will help collect dishware from around the kitchen.
Load and unload the dishwasher.
Hand-wash specific specific items as trained.
Store clean dishes, glasses and equipment appropriately.
Check and clear out dishwasher for any food debris, and alert management of any mechanical or performance issues.
Remove garbage and help sanitize the entire kitchen, along with your team, at the end of each shift.

Who We’re Looking for

Mission-Aligned: You are excited to be part of Shelburne Farms’ mission and through your work within our restaurant, you’ll help connect people to the farm, the agricultural community of our region, and the concepts of sustainability.
Organized: You enjoy fostering a calm, joyful and organized space within a busy and sometimes chaotic environment.
Creative: When difficulties arise you are able to find creative solutions.
Collaborative: You thrive in an environment that relies upon collaboration for success and recognize the importance of teamwork with all staff members.
Leader: You are happy working with a team of people. You choose to lead by example, and prefer to work side by side with your teams. You value team members’ differences and thrive when working with a diverse team.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Carrying trays filled with dishes and stemware around the dishwashing area; trays, pots, and pans that weigh up to 50 lbs.
Working at a dishwashing station where most items and work will be done at a height of about 3 - 4 feet off the ground, with some items higher up (around 5 - 6 feet off the ground).
Moving on potentially wet flooring.
Working in warm temperatures in summer months and when the dishwashing machine is operating along with other kitchen equipment.
Moving very quickly to maintain the pace of kitchen and restaurant staff.
Movement over uneven terrain while carrying items, including two stairs down to the prep kitchen.

Benefits

Seasonal staff benefit summary here for 2025 benefits.

To Apply

If our vision and mission excite you, we hope you will share with us your experience and skill set that you feel would qualify you to make a contribution to the Farm.

Click here to submit an application and please include responses to the following questions. These are not meant to be a writing exercise but to introduce yourself in a meaningful way.

In your application, please include a response to the following:

Tell us about a time when you felt best supported by your leadership team (can also apply to experience in school). We want to know how we can help you thrive and grow in our work environment!
How did you hear about this role?

Shelburne Farms is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and we strongly stand against discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

If you need accommodations throughout the application process or have general questions, please contact us at jobs@shelburnefarms.org or 802-985-8686.

Date Posted: February 7