VALUE ADDED PRODUCTION AND KITCHEN LEADER
This is a part-time seasonal position (approximately 30 hours/week beginning in May through late September). There is the potential to be full time if candidate is also interested in harvest work and/or PYO operation. Days and times can be flexible so long as production and processing needs are met in a timely manner that align with the farm needs and distribution demands.
This person will be responsible for all aspects of our value added products from start to finish. For the right person we are open to exploring and expanding our current value added products to include new and exciting products.
Compensation: Dependent on experience
Perks: organic berries and veggies and discount in our full stocked farm store
Responsibilities:
Participate in the production of value added products (popsicles, sorbet, lemonade, jam and others) This is to include processing and cooking fruit, freezing popsicles and sorbet, packing and labeling product, etc
Participate in the processing, packing and labeling of frozen berries for frozen berry line
Oversee the cleanliness and organization of kitchen and freezer
Maintain and record inventory of all frozen products including unprocessed and processed fruit, product mixes and all value added products
Maintain proper rotation, labeling and dating of products as well as all traceability logs
Maintain an efficient organization system for all products
Assist in developing new recipes while staying true to our brand's identity and customer base
Maintain food safety and quality standards
Qualifications:
Kitchen experience very strongly preferred
Comfortable and proficient with basic math, measuring and culinary skills
Possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic and be punctual and reliable
Good communicator who is willing and able to ask for help
Highly organized and detail oriented
Efficient worker who is capable of multi-tasking and working independently
Must be physically capable of lifting and moving product weighing up to 50 lbs.