Culinary & Farm Interns – Pond Hill Farm

Last Updated On: August 5th, 2026 at 02:35PM MST

Información sobre pasantías

Descripción general de la granja: Come work on our farm that's home to a Cafe, Winery, Brewery, Market &; Agritourism Destination!! Do you love to cook or work on the farm? Are you passionate about fresh food? If so, you've come to the right place! We may be a little biased, but we think our corner of Northern Michigan is the most beautiful spot in the entire midwest! You will be living and working at one of the top Agritourism Destinations in the country. Pond Hill Farm is an eclectic family farm located in Northern Michigan on 197 gorgeous acres in the lakeside community of Harbor Springs. Your cabin is just five miles from downtown Harbor Springs and crystal blue Lake Michigan. The lake is amazing for swimming with several beaches nearby. Enjoy boating and fishing as well with Farmer/Captain Jimmy and his wife Marci! Pond Hill Farm started as a vegetable farm in 1995, it has grown to become an destination known for its free-spirited and welcoming vibe that is enjoyed by all generations. Visitors connect with the farm’s bounty within a relaxed and beautiful setting that produces vegetables, berries, grapes, beer, wine, flowers and canned goods, which are shared via the pizzeria/café, tasting room, market and farm-to-table events. As a seasonally driven business, operations fluctuate depending on the time of year, which fosters an innovative, flexible and cross-functional work environment. This unique community ecosystem has created an environment that attracts tens of thousands of customers each year, who come from all around the country to enjoy what our land and farmily has to offer.

¿Una granja miembro de CRAFT? No

Inicio de la pasantía: August - 26
Fecha de finalización de la pasantía: Nov-26
Número de pasantías disponibles: 4
Fecha límite para presentar solicitudes: August 30, 2026
Duración mínima de la estancia: Full Internship

Detalles de la pasantía:

We have culinary & farming and positions available through early November!

Culinary Trainee:

Service Excellence. Performance. Integrity. Teamwork. Consistency. Innovation.
As a culinary intern, your main focus will be daily preparation and execution of service out of our prep and pizza kitchens. This will include assisting with both public and private events and canning production. While it is preferred that you arrive with some basic cooking skills and knowledge of proper sanitation, it is not required. Trainees need to be prepared for a challenge and to take on a significant degree of responsibility in our fast-paced kitchens. You will have the opportunity to explore other areas of the farm as time permits.
Areas of focus:
Café Kitchen – most of your time will be spent working in the café kitchen & pizza kitchen preparing lunches and dinner, with responsibility for the daily set up, operation, cleaning, opening, and closing of the kitchen area as directed by the chef. These duties include, but are not limited to, preparation and execution of menu items, washing dishes and other various kitchen equipment and utensils, and advance preparation of food items in accordance with production requirements. These processes must be held to our quality standards while maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment, ensuring quality and consistency by following recipes and production and portion guidelines. You will also participate in special events including farm-to-table dinners.
Canning Kitchen – On occasion you will work in canning production. Your duties will include but not be limited to, prepping vegetables and other ingredients according to FDA approved recipes, processing jars in hot water baths, assisting with record keeping, labeling finished product and cleaning. All production is overseen by the Pond Hill Farm employee with commercial canning credentials, and maintaining a sanitary environment will be of utmost importance.

Outdoor team Trainee:

Our outdoor team members focus on the growing vegetables, berries and wine grapes.  Other areas of focus include forestry, saw mill, construction of infrastructure repair and maintenance.  Outdoor team schedule is 5 days a week 9-6pm.   Outdoor team trainees will get a chance to see many different facets of how the operation works and connects to the land.  Additional info available upon request.

Thanks!

Jimmy and Marci Spencer

Oportunidades educativas: Team members are welcome to discuss goals with the farm manager and choose additional areas of interest. We strive to use as much as we can from our own farm, so there is an opportunity to learn how to rotate menu items with seasonal availability and how to turn excess or slightly damaged produce from a liability into a profit. Other opportunities exist for individuals who want to go above and beyond once duties of normal operations have been mastered. We strive to be sustainable in all we do. Our packaging is compostable whenever available. We also compost and recycle.

Habilidades requeridas: You'll need to be prepared for a wide range of challenging experiences, and be ready to take on a significant degree of responsibility on a farm that serves thousands of customers a day and grows more than just vegetables!

Comidas: Trainees prepare their own meals. Full kitchen is provided and staples are stocked for cooking. This includes pasta, rice, beans, vegetables and wild proteins. There is a 50% employee discount on café food and beverage.

Remuneración: $16/hr farm interns. Culinary interns also get a share of tips. Employees will receive discounts on farm food & merchandise. “Rent” is $125/week and is deducted from each paycheck..

Vivienda: You'll be staying in a rustic cabin with a view of Lake Michigan with two kitchens and two bathrooms. Each trainee has their own room.(with the exception of couples) Wi-Fi, washer/ dryer, Garbage, recycling, “Rent” is $125/week and is deducted from each paycheck.

Información de contacto

Dirección de la granja:
5699 S Lake Shore Drive
Harbor Springs, Michigan, 49740

Persona de contacto principal: Marci Spencer
Teléfono principal:
Tipo: Célula
    Número: 231-526-3276
    Correo electrónico: mspencer@pondhill.com

Sitio web: http://www.pondhill.com

Método de contacto preferido: Please send resume and cover letter to email.