The Center for an Agricultural Economy (CAE) in Hardwick, VT, is looking for a reliable individual to join our Just Cut production team! CAE’s social enterprise, Just Cut, has two primary goals; fair prices for our farm partners, and consistent, high-quality local products for institutions such as schools, hospitals, and colleges. 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. This job is part-time and temporary, and will end December 15th, 2026. https://hardwickagriculture.org/get-involved/volunteer-and-employment-opportunities
JOB DETAILS
Position: Just Cut Production Assistant
Reports to: Just Cut Program Manager
Schedule: 12-20 hours/week, 8:00-4:00pm Mon and Tues with additional hours possible
Compensation: $20.00 per hour, non-exempt
Benefits: Employee Assistance program
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, necessary kitchen safety gear
Physical Demands:
- 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 at [email protected] TO APPLY Email [email protected] with your resume and include “Temp Just Cut Production Assistant” 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!