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Signature Products Assistant

*Updated 3/3/25*

May - November, 20 hours week

Our farm kitchen creates a variety of signature products, such as spreads, salad dressings, granola, baked goods, and unique to our farm. We are seeking a detail-oriented Signature Products Assistant to help prepare, package, and maintain inventory of these unique offerings. This is a part-time, seasonal position (May – November), approximately 20 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Maintaining inventory of signature products in farmstand.
  • Preparing, packaging and labelling signature products.
  • Maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Communicating with Kitchen Manager on ordering ingredients.
  • Prepare Cedar Circle’s signature products following established recipes and production guidelines.
  • Portion, label, and package products for sale in the farmstand; Monitor and maintain stock levels.
  • Monitor ingredient inventory and coordinate with the Kitchen Manager for timely ordering and restocking.
  • Ensure consistency in flavor, texture, and appearance of products through tasting and practice.
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace, wash dishes (as needed), and follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
  • Work independently and stay focused in a busy kitchen environment while meeting production goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Some experience in a kitchen, food production, or food retail setting is preferred.
  • Ability to follow recipes precisely and replicate products with consistency.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
  • Comfortable adjusting recipes for different batch sizes and making ingredient substitutions as needed.
  • Able to take direction, ask questions when needed, and receive constructive feedback.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for the duration of a shift.

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 $15-16/hr, depending on experience. Ability to work the full season is a plus.

TO APPLY

If you enjoy working with high-quality ingredients, take pride in creating delicious and unique products, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, 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.