Vegetable Processor
Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center
225 Pavillion Road
East Thetford, VT 05043
United States
June - November
40 hours per week
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.
The Vegetable Processor position is full-time and seasonal, from June through November with benefits including paid sick leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, access to an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match.
Pay range is $16-17/hr, depending on experience. Ability to work the full season is a plus.
Interested candidates are invited to complete our online employment application