Just Cut Production Staff
The Center for an Agricultural Economy is hiring: Join our Just Cut production team in Hardwick! Be part of the critical crew who takes on the important task of preparing veggies to nourish our community. A plethora of potatoes, copious carrots, bountiful beets, and a cornucopia of cabbage are processed for local schools, hospitals, and co-ops. The Just Cut kitchen at the Vermont Food Venture Center is the heart of veggie production, where the team processes over 185,000 pounds of veggies each year. Enthusiastic about value-added products? Our team has the chance to develop, refine, and produce new and exciting local foods. This year, Just Cut has developed our own hummus for the University of Vermont’s dining services. Full-time position at 32-40 hours a week, $20.00/hour with full benefits and room for growth and advancement. Position open until filled. Make a positive impact in our food system with Just Cut!
JOB DETAILS
Position title: Just Cut Production Staff
Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8 to 4
Compensation: $20.00/hour, non exempt, 32-40 hours/week
Benefits: Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance if weekly average exceeds 32 hours, Paid Time Off, SIMPLE IRA, phone stipend, professional development
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, other necessary kitchen safety gear
Additional Responsibilities:
- Participate in check ins and quarterly conversations with a supervisor
- Contribute to a positive team culture that is welcoming, affirming, and connected
- Follow the CAE Google Standard Practices, be responsive to texts and emails
- 6 month review process to reassess compensation and responsibilities
Physical Demands/lifting requirements:
- 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
HIRING PROCESS
We will review all applications as we receive them and will accept applications until the position is filled. Selected candidates will have an initial phone interview, followed by a tour of Just Cut’s kitchen space and in person interview. Candidates will be asked to provide references. CAE is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. CAE will make any reasonable accommodations needed for individuals with disabilities during the interview process and for our staff. For accommodation inquiries, please contact our Adminops Manager at jobs@caevt.org
TO APPLY
Email jobs@caevt.org with your resume and include “Just Cut Production Staff” in your email subject line. Please share a brief letter of interest with your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions!