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Hello!
Scratch Meats is building our 2023 production/market/ and inventory crew At this time we are looking to hire production crew members and farmers market leads.
We are a small artisanal sausage company operating out of North Portland. We make all of our product by hand in house and source our meats from small local farms. Our product is made with high attention to detail and are crafted with only meat, seasoning and salt. We predominantly sell our product at farmers markets in the Portland metro area, but also at our production facility and to restaurants.
Most of our current open positions are seasonal. We are looking to hire folks who can commit to the entire market season, which runs March/April through November. Scratch Meats is a family run business. We love and take good care for our employees. We take pride in creating a safe, fun, engaging and diverse atmosphere. We offer competitive wages, trading opportunities at markets and generous bonuses based on sales.
Open Positions
Production Crew Member:
This position is well-suited for an individual who enjoys working on a team, has experience or the desire to learn to work in a production kitchen, is interested in learning the art of sausage making, is detail oriented, self-motivated and has the ability to work standing up all day. Our production team typically works Monday-Fridays depending on product demand, however it is not essential to be available to work all of the days. Shifts vary in length between 6-8 hours.
Job responsibilities
Assist in all aspects of production grinding, mixing, stuffing, twisting and packaging
Helping to maintain very clean work environment
Physical ability to repetitively move product around the kitchen (25-30 pounds)
Follow direction of production lead
Team player
Farmers Market Team Lead:
This position is perfectly suited for an individual who is a people person- both friendly and approachable and enjoys meeting new people! You must be willing to working outside (in all weather), be self-motivated, and enjoy talking about food. You must have a genuine interest in learning about our product, farm sources and have the ability and desire to share this information with our customers (we will teach you). The farmers market atmosphere is lovely. It’s ever changing with the seasons, fast paced, and the customers are typically very friendly and kind.
You must be available to work Saturdays and/or Sundays, and have the ability to commit through the duration of the 2024 farmers market season. Ideal candidates will have a vehicle that can load market coolers and set up (wagon, truck or SUV). We reimburse for mileage.
Job Responsibilities:
Meet at our production facility in North Portland, to load the vehicle for the market.
Drive to the market, unload and set up canopy, tables, cooler etc.
Cook and pass out samples at the market
Talk about our product, how it’s made, where the meat is sourced etc. (We will teach you)
Keep inventory organized during the market.
Manage till
Breakdown tent etc., return market to production facility
Clean stove and any dishes
Job Requirements
Valid Oregon food handlers card before first market
Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs short distances-our coolers for load in and out are quite heavy. However we do have creative ways to lighten the load if need be.
Must have a drivers license and good driving record
You must have a vehicle to transport product to market (station wagon or truck), we will reimburse for gas
Positive interpersonal skills
Basic math skills
If you are interested in any of these positions, please write us a short cover letter or email specifying which job is of interest to you and why you believe you are a good fit.
Also attach your resume, along with three references. Also please let us know you availability and if you have a vehicle with space for coolers and market equipment.
Thanks for your interest!
Vacancy caducado!