POSITION SUMMARY
The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE), based in Hardwick, VT, seeks a full time Production Staff for Just Cut. Just Cut is an essential connection between food growers, buyers, and eaters. Our team purchases, inspects, washes, and prepares Vermont-grown produce for institutional kitchens both large and small. By partnering with local farmers, food buyers across New England, and a regional delivery network, we help to ensure the viability of Vermont’s working landscapes and provide greater accessibility of high-quality produce to all markets. This job is working in an industrial kitchen setting where safe food handling practices, working closely with a team, and attention to detail are required. The ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly and work on your feet all day is a necessity.
JOB DETAILS
Position: Just Cut Production Staff
Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager
Schedule: Monday- Friday 8-4, 32 to 40 hours a week
Compensation: Hourly range of $18.50 - $21.50, non-exempt
Benefits: Health insurance, Health savings account, Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance, 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
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 are looking to fill this job position immediately 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. 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 Admin Operations Manager via email.
TO APPLY
Email us with your resume and include “Just Cut Production Staff” in your email subject line. We’re interested to hear your thoughts on any life or work experience as it relates to this position. Let us know if you have any questions!
EOE STATEMENT
Building community leadership, investing in relationships, and listening to the needs of the community are core principles CAE applies to all our work. We strive to foster an inclusive and supportive staff culture where learning and growth are supported. CAE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, disability, or veteran status.
BACKGROUND ON CAE
The Center for an Agricultural Economy is a catalyst for change based in Hardwick, Vermont. We support rural communities and working landscapes by building a more interconnected local food system. We work together with our neighbors and partners to cultivate interdependence and investigate how to create the conditions for socially, economically and ecologically thriving communities. We implement solutions through our foundational programs, innovative projects, dynamic partnerships and the resources available across our three distinct locations. Together, these components of our organization help ensure our rural food system is supported, our farms are thriving, and everyone is treated with dignity and respect.