Production Staff Member Farmstead Ferments
- Date Posted August 29, 2014
- Location Charlottesville, VA
- Category Business / Culinary
- Job Type Part-Time
Farmstead Ferments is a small farm and value-added operation located nearCharlottesville, VA. We create raw, naturally-fermented foods and beverages made by hand in small batches featuring sustainably-grown, fresh ingredients procured from our own gardens as well as from local farmers.
Position Description:
We are seeking an energetic team member to join our rapidly expanding fermentedfoods business. Our perfect collaborator will be comfortable and proficient in the kitchen (good knife skills, able to work efficiently), have an interest in local food systems and fermented foods, and will be excited to turn the bounty of the season into delicious ferments.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, articulate, dependable, creative and resourceful person to join the team. Positive attitude is a must.
The position will be start off 15-20 hours/week with the potential to grow into a more full-time opportunity.
Responsibilities include:
- Processing farm produce
- Making kraut, pickles and other fermented goods
- Making and flavoring water kefir sodas
- Jarring and labeling
- Organizing inventory
- Filling orders
- Creating seasonal flavors based off what’s coming in from the garden
- Available 15-20 hours per week
- Able to lift 50 lbs
- Able to interact with people in a friendly and positive manner in a busy environment
- Problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of fermented foods
- Able to work independently and as a team.