Signature Products Assistant

Overview

The farm kitchen prepares a variety of signature products unique to Cedar Circle. We are looking for an individual who can prepare and maintain an inventory of these products.

May – November; 20 hours per week. The farm kitchen prepares a variety of signature products unique to Cedar Circle. We are looking for an individual who can prepare and maintain an inventory of these products.

• Maintaining inventory of signature products in farmstand
• Preparing, packaging and labelling signature products
• Maintaining a clean workspace
• Communicating with Kitchen Manager on ordering ingredients

The ideal candidate is fast, efficient and able to work independently. Candidates must be able to follow recipes and make adjustments for quantity. Must be able to consistently re-create signature products by tasting and with practice. Applicants must be able to manage time efficiently and stay on task despite distractions in the kitchen. Applicants must be comfortable asking questions, receptive to constructive criticism and task redirection.

Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet. Kitchen experience preferred.

The Signature Foods Assistant position is full-time and seasonal, from May through December, 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 $15-17/hr, depending on experience. Ability to work the full season is a plus.

Interested candidates are invited to complete our online employment application.

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It s a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you ll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

Equality statement:
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.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don t meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Pre-employment background checks are required for individuals aged 18 and older.

Salary: $15 - $17 per hour