Winter brings visitors to Vermont's snowy mountain towns, and some restaurants hire extra kitchen staff for the season. Mass Bay Brewing Company, trading as Long Trail Brewing, has an ACTIVE H-2B job order on the US Department of Labor's official SeasonalJobs.dol.gov portal for 6 Cooks at its site in Bridgewater Corners, Vermont. The pay is $20.40 per hour, no experience is required, and the season runs from 15 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. It is a small order, so competition will be strong, but it is a rare chance to work in a professional US kitchen on an employer-sponsored visa. Job Details at a Glance - Employer: Mass Bay Brewing Company, doing business as Long Trail Brewing (company location listed as Boston, MA) - Job title: Cook (Cooks, Restaurant, SOC 35-2014) - Worksite: 5520 Route 4, Bridgewater Corners, VT 05035 - Openings: 6 - Pay: $20.40 per hour (as listed by the DOL) - Season: 15 December 2026 to 30 April 2027 - Hours: 35 per week, between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM - Experience: not required - Visa type: H-2B (temporary non-agricultural work) - DOL case number: H-400-26265-250596 What the Work Involves According to the DOL listing, cooks prepare, season, cook and portion food following recipes and menu standards. The main duties are: - Washing, cutting, chopping, measuring and storing ingredients - Using grills, ovens, fryers, stoves, mixers and other kitchen equipment - Following recipes, portion controls and presentation standards for lunch, dinner and catering - Checking food quality, freshness and temperature, and labelling stored food correctly - Cleaning and sanitising workstations, utensils and equipment - Helping receive and store deliveries, and telling the supervisor when supplies run low - Working as a team with other kitchen staff, servers and managers, including opening and closing duties The listing stresses teamwork, efficient use of ingredients and food-waste control, so staying organised and working well with others matters as much as cooking skill. Requirements - No previous experience needed, according to the DOL listing - Follow all food safety, sanitation and health rules - Full-time availability for 35 hours a week within the 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM schedule - Available for the whole season, 15 December 2026 to 30 April 2027 - Your country must be on the US government's yearly H-2B eligible countries list The DOL page does not list language or physical requirements, so check the full job order before you apply. Is This Free Visa Sponsorship? Yes, under the H-2B rules. The H-2B regulations (20 CFR 655.20) require the employer to pay or reimburse visa and visa processing fees in the first workweek, and they ban recruitment fees charged to workers. Inbound travel and daily subsistence costs are reimbursed after you complete half of the season, and return travel is paid if you finish the contract or are dismissed early. The StateTally summary of the DOL data marks this order as offering lodging. The DOL page itself does not describe housing, so read the full job order and ask the employer about rent and deductions before you accept. How to Apply 1. Read the official listing and job order: https://seasonaljobs.dol.gov/jobs/H-400-26265-250596 2. Contact the employer using the details shown by the DOL: email rackerman@harpoon.com or call +1 617 574 9551. 3. Send a short English email with your name, country, phone or WhatsApp number, any kitchen, hotel or food-service experience, and food hygiene certificates if you have them. 4. Confirm that you can work from 15 December 2026 to 30 April 2027. Tips to Stand Out - Mention any kitchen work, even at home businesses, catering or family restaurants. - Add a food hygiene certificate if you have one. It shows you take safety seriously. - Apply quickly. With only 6 places and a mid-December start, the employer will move fast. - Prepare for cold weather. Central Vermont winters are snowy and very cold. Scam Warning Never pay an agent to "secure" this job or an H-2B visa. Recruitment fees are illegal under H-2B rules. Use only the email and phone number on the official DOL page, and be careful with lookalike email addresses. Disclaimer This post is for information only. Details come from the official DOL listing re-checked on 5 November 2026 and may change or close at any time. The Motivators is not a recruiter and is not connected to this employer. 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