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Vegetable Processor

June - December, 40 hrs/wk

The farm kitchen prepares a variety of foods for the farmstand and cafe using our organic produce. We are looking for a person to process a multitude of vegetables as they are harvested. Processing involves cleaning, chopping and preparing vegetables for long and short term storage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Cleaning, chopping and prepping vegetables for storage or immediate use
  • Pickling vegetables
  • Canning vegetables
  • Freezing vegetables
  • Maintaining inventory of stored vegetables
  • Assisting kitchen staff with food preparation tasks as needed
  • Ability to work fast and efficiently
  • Maintaining a clean workspace
  • Communicating with Production Team on harvest schedule on a weekly basis
  • Communicating with Production Team on quantity of vegetables available for processing on a weekly basis

QUALIFICATIONS

Professional kitchen experience is preferred but we will train the right person. The ideal candidate is able to work independently and efficiently in a fast paced kitchen environment. Canning and pickling experience is a plus. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

The position is for 5 days per week, including weekend days if necessary.

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

Please email a cover letter and resume to the kitchen manager at gail@cedarcirclefarm.org.

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.