The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick, VT, is looking for a reliable individual to join our Just Cut production team! CAE’s social enterprise, Just Cut, has two primary goals; fair prices for our farm partners, and consistent, high-quality local products for institutions such as schools, hospitals, and colleges. This job is working in an industrial kitchen setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail are required. The ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work on your feet all day is a necessity. This job is part-time and temporary, and will end December 15th, 2026. 

JOB DETAILS

Position: Just Cut Production Assistant

Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager 

Schedule: 12-20 hours/week, 8:00-4:00pm Mon and Tues with additional hours possible

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to follow all food safety protocols and best practices 
• Ability to follow instructions, and receive feedback
• Operate (with training) industrial processing equipment
• Clean and sanitize equipment and kitchen
• Ability to follow SOPs
• Dress in required production footwear, uniform, hair & beard nets, necessary kitchen safety gear 

Physical Demands:

• Work in commercial kitchen setting 
• Bending, twisting, lifting, and reaching
• Standing and walking: the ability to stand for up to 8 hours a day  
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs frequently and repeatedly, occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Pushing and pulling carts up to 600 lbs
• Repetitive use of hands
• Fine motor skills for cutting, mixing, stacking, food prep, and similar activities
• With proper training, use manual and electric pallet jacks to occasionally maneuver raw and finished products throughout warehouse, freezers, and cooler space

Mental demands: 

• Ability to take directions quickly and efficiently
• Ability to follow established procedures and SOPs
• Attention to detail 
• Awareness of workflows and processes