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Prepared Foods Assistant

**Updated 3/3/2025**

May - December, 40 hrs/week

Our Farm Kitchen prepares a variety of fresh, seasonal foods for our farmstand, Monday Meals Program, and Soup and Dinner CSAs, using primarily organic vegetables grown on the farm. We are seeking a creative and efficient Prepared Foods Assistant to join our kitchen team. This is a five-day-per-week position, including weekends as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Food Preparation & Cooking: Prepare a variety of meals, soups, and value-added products using fresh, organic farm ingredients.
  • Packaging & Presentation: Portion, label, and package prepared foods for sale in the farmstand and for CSA programs.
  • Inventory & Ordering: Maintain stock of prepared meals and ingredients, assist with inventory tracking, and communicate needs to the Kitchen Manager.
  • Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with the Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Lead on meal planning, production schedules, and menu development. Coordinate with the Vegetable Production Team to incorporate available farm-grown ingredients into recipes and reduce food waste.
  • Quality & Food Safety: Ensure all food preparation follows health and safety guidelines, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation.
  • Kitchen Maintenance & Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized workspace, wash dishes, and assist with daily and weekly kitchen cleaning tasks.
  • Adaptability & Efficiency: Work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining high-quality standards.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • At least one year of experience in food preparation, restaurant, or commercial kitchen settings. Experience preparing food in large quantities is a plus.
  • Ability to follow and adapt recipes, improvise substitutions, and balance flavors.
  • A passion for cooking with fresh, local ingredients.
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Ability to stay focused in a dynamic kitchen environment.
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively, receptive to feedback, and comfortable asking questions as needed.
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.

COMPENSATION

The Prepared Foods Assistant position is full-time and seasonal, from May through December, with benefits including paid sick leave, fresh produce, and a 20% discount to our farmstand. Pay range is $15-17/hr, depending on experience. Ability to work the full season is a plus.

TO APPLY

If you are passionate about cooking with fresh, organic ingredients and want to be part of a mission-driven farm, we’d love to hear from you! Please email a cover letter and resume to the kitchen manager at gail@cedarcirclefarm.org, 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.