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Vegetable Processor

**Updated 3/3/25**

June - December, 40 hrs/wk

We are seeking a Vegetable Processor to join our Kitchen Team! Our Farm Kitchen prepares a variety of foods for our farmstand and café using fresh, organic produce grown in our fields. We are looking for a detail-oriented and efficient individual to help process vegetables as they are harvested, ensuring they are properly stored or prepared for immediate use. The position is for 5 days per week, including weekend days if necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Clean, chop, and prepare vegetables for short-term and long-term storage
  • Pickle, can, and freeze vegetables following food safety guidelines
  • Dehydrate or ferment vegetables as needed
  • Maintain an organized inventory of processed and stored vegetables
  • Label and track processed goods for proper rotation and usage
  • Assist the kitchen team with food preparation tasks as needed
  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards, ensuring a clean and organized workspace
  • Communicate regularly with the Vegetable Production Team regarding harvest schedules and available produce for processing
  • Monitor equipment and tools used for processing, reporting any maintenance needs
  • Efficiently manage time to handle high volumes of produce during peak harvest seasons

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Professional kitchen experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person
  • Experience with food preservation techniques (canning, pickling, freezing, fermenting) is a plus
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and remain on your feet for an entire shift
  • Comfortable working in a warm and humid kitchen environment, especially during peak harvest months
  • A positive attitude, flexibility, and a willingness to collaborate with a team
  • Knowledge of food safety practices and proper handling of fresh produce is preferred

COMPENSATION

The Vegetable Processor position is full-time and seasonal, from June 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 local organic food and enjoy working in a dynamic, team-oriented kitchen, 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.