Company description

Firefly Kitchens is an 8-year-old Seattle-based company that produces artisan batches of naturally fermented foods, specializing in kimchi, sauerkrauts and probiotic tonics. Our foods are raw, naturally preserved, and contain billions of live probiotics that are great for your health! We are distributed throughout the west coast of the US and Western Canada. We believe these life-changing, tasty and vibrant foods to be essential to a healthy diet!

Job description

As a small, but dynamic, fast-growing company, Firefly is currently looking for a full-time (32-35 hours/week) Kraut Mixer and Food Production Team Member who is exceptionally detail-oriented and possesses a strong commitment to quality in their work.

The Firefly Kitchens Mixer is responsible for the production of all of Firefly's fermented products, including Kimchi, Yin Yang Carrots, and sauerkrauts. All the vegetables in our ferments are processed by hand immediately prior to being mixed in a power mixer. Mixing is difficult work that requires steady feet, detail-oriented multi-tasking, and the ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds of cabbage above your head.

Responsibilities include:

• Accurately measuring out all ingredients
• Sanitizing and maintaining the mixer
• Mixing product in a sanitary fashion
• Documenting the necessary paperwork

In this position, you will also be working as part of a team to process, produce and package Firefly Kitchens’ products. You will be involved in all aspects of the following:

• Cleaning, peeling, chopping and shredding vegetables in preparation for barrel fermentation
• Measuring, packing, labeling and boxing finished product
• Inspecting and cleaning jars and lids
• Moving, organizing and palletizing product for shipment

Ideal candidates for this position will have:

• Experience working in a commercial kitchen or food production environment
• Good knife skills and experience with food processors and shredders
• Passion for quality through teamwork and solid communication
• Ability to stand for 2+ hours at a time
• Food handlers permit
• Associate's degree or commensurate experience
• Demonstrated commitment to safety
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Firefly Kitchens is growing and our need for additional production hours will grow as well. Hours for this position are generally Monday through Thursday 8AM to 4:30PM with an occasional half-day Friday and some weekend work.

We hire based on character, desire, willingness and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer. We are mission-driven. Our culture is vibrant and full of passion. We are a small company with a huge trajectory and looking for team-players who want to help build this brand to its full potential! All hands in to get the job done!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $14.00 - $16.00

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline