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Kitchen Helper

**Updated 3/3/25**

June–December, 20 hrs/week

Our farm kitchen prepares fresh, seasonal foods for our farmstand and café, and we’re looking for a Kitchen Helper to assist with daily kitchen operations. This is an entry-level position, ideal for students or individuals interested in gaining experience in a commercial kitchen. The work schedule is up to 5 days per week, based on your desired work hours, and including weekends as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Food Prep Support: Assist with basic kitchen tasks such as chopping vegetables, portioning ingredients, and packaging prepared foods for resale.
  • Restocking & Organization: Help maintain inventory of kitchen supplies and ingredients, ensuring workstations are stocked and organized.
  • Dishwashing & Cleaning: Wash dishes, clean equipment, and follow food safety and sanitation protocols to maintain a clean workspace.
  • General Assistance: Support kitchen staff with additional tasks as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • No experience required – just a willingness to learn and ability to follow instructions.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
  • Strong attention to cleanliness and organization.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.

COMPENSATION

The Kitchen Helper position is part-time and seasonal, with benefits including paid sick leave, fresh produce, and a 20% discount to our farmstand. Pay is $15/hr. Ability to work the full season is a plus.

TO APPLY

If you’re eager to gain hands-on kitchen experience and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, we’d love to have you on our team! Please email the kitchen manager, gail@cedarcirclefarm.org, if interested, or follow the link below to fill out our employment application.

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Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are not able to reply to every applicant individually. We will be in touch via e-mail if we are interested in scheduling an interview with you.