The Orcas Food Co-op has announced that they have hired their senior management team.

Learner Limbach, one of the founding board of directors members, was officially named the store’s general manager on Jan. 2. Limbach has hired Madden Surbaugh, a local chef/restaurateur, to be his assistant manager and deli manager.

Limbach moved to Orcas in 2001. In his early 20s he made a living landscaping and gardening. Limbach also managed a small off-grid homestead. In 2010 he spearheaded the formation of Food Masters, a grassroots group dedicated to increasing sustainable food production and food security on Orcas Island. In 2012 Learner served as the director for both Food Masters and F.E.A.S.T in collaboration with the Funhouse Commons, which provided organizational support while acting as the fiscal agent of both programs.

Surbaugh moved to San Juan Island in early 2003 in order to work as the sous chef at the Duck Soup Inn. He went on to open his own restaurant, Steps Wine Bar & Café, in downtown Friday Harbor. He was featured as “One of the Best Chefs in the Northwest” on KCTS 9 television.

Surbaugh relocated to Orcas Island in 2010 and most recently has been serving as the catering and special events chef at The Outlook Inn and New Leaf Café.

The co-op is looking for full-time team members. Applications will be accepted until March 10. Visit www.orcasfood.coop/employment for info.