Open 7 days a week:
9-6 (Mon-Sat)
10-5 (Sun)
903 US Rt 2 Middlesex, VT
802-613-3586
WHERE LOCAL FOOD, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY MEET
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
Updated: September 2024
Experienced Production Kitchen Prep Cook (Part or Full Time)
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Overview:
We are looking for an experienced kitchen professional to join our team! The Roots Kitchen is a production kitchen, and new team members will be involved with food preparation, cooking, packaging and labeling, kitchen organization, and cleaning. Our ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a can-do attitude and ability to work well in individual and team settings. Reliability and positivity a must!
Responsibilities:
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Assist in food preparation and cooking under the supervision of the current kitchen team
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Follow recipes, prep lists, and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency in quality
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Ensure kitchen cooler on store floor is continuously stocked and accessible to customers
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Package, label, and date all prepared items
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Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area
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Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes
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Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen
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Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
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Wash dishes as needed throughout shift
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Communicate with and receive feedback from kitchen team, Kitchen Coordinator, store team, and Store Owner when needed or required
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Help maintain a positive workplace culture by being responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work as a team to resolve problems
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Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees
Qualifications:
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Must have at least some experience working in a professional kitchen (production kitchen preferred)
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Familiarity with processing farm produce and whole food ingredients preferred
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Lifting 20+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, comfortable working with knives and hot cooking temperatures
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Values reliability, professionalism, organization, and efficiency and is an effective communicator
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Demonstrated passion for teamwork, local food, and the community
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Have references that confirm applicant's reliability and skill set
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Able to work during our kitchen hours (7a.m. - 3p.m.) or a variation of those hours
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This position can be part time or full time depending on candidate's needs
Compensation:
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$22-$25/hour depending on experience
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15% discount on store items
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Accrued Paid Time Off
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2nd quality vegetables
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Shift lunch & drink
To apply for this position, please send a brief letter of interest (or cover letter), your work availability, an updated resume, and three work related references to the HR Manager (Martha Coe) via email: martha@therootsfarmmarket.com Please indicate the position in the subject line.
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