Job Announcement: Professional Production Assistant for the VFVC

Vermont Food Venture Center

Professional Production Assistant

The Vermont Food Venture Center, a program of the Center for an Agricultural Economy in Hardwick, VT is a semi-automated multi-kitchen incubator and processing facility. We offer our clients co-packing services as well as commercial kitchen production space supported by business and technical services. 

We are seeking an individual to work closely with a variety of clients in a processing and production capacity.  A highly organized and motivated person with a solid knowledge of commercial cooking, processing and recipe scale up is desired. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong “people” skills is necessary. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

·         Assist and instruct clients on the use of facilities and food processing equipment at the VFVC as required.

·         Assist clients with recipe scale up and development of production techniques.

·         Maintain and inspect  food processing and related equipment under direction of the Operations Manager

·         Manage the organization and cleanliness of production kitchens

·         Assist in maintaining cleaning and managing the warehouse

·         Perform additional tasks as required

REQUIREMENTS

·         Food Processing or commercial cooking experience

·         Excellent customer service skills

·         Strong organizational and time management skills

·         Strong verbal and written communication skills..

·         Flexible work schedule with ability to work occasional weekends and evenings.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS DESIRED

·         Knowledge of food preservation

·         Better Process Control certification

·         ServSafe Certification

·         Culinary degree or equivalent kitchen history is desired

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Requires standing/walking/bending/kneeling throughout shift and ability to lift & carry up to 50 lbs.

To Apply:

Please send your resume to elena@hardwickagriculture.org

Please, no walk-ins or phone calls.