Profeta Farms is a 1200 acre multifaceted certified organic livestock and vegetable farm dedicated to changing the way food is produced and distributed. We aim to produce a wide range of high quality foods so that our customers may buy the majority of their food from a single local, organic, responsible source. In the spring of 2018, Profeta Farms is planning to open a new 25,000 square-foot grocery store with a strong focus on prepared foods.
 

Our Core Values

• We believe in doing work that matters. We produce food that helps others achieve greater health and we aim to provide a great working environment with ample opportunities for growth and development. We could not be successful without our dedicated team. Through effective collaboration we can achieve our goals. We treat each other fairly, with dignity and respect, and believe that communication must be open and direct.
   
• We grow our crops using regenerative farming practices, always bearing in mind that we are stewards of the land. This fully mineralized and biologically active foundation lends its health to the plants that grow in it, a trend that follows the food chain all the way up to the consumer. Our livestock are provided with the highest level of humane care available. They will be able to express their natural behaviors outdoors on pasture, without restriction. Their welfare is of utmost importance to us.
   
• We utilize a blend of modern techniques matched with old world principles as a way of producing food efficiently, while adhering to sound farming practices. We also embrace and drive change in the marketplace. We strive to produce superior quality foods that are not only healthy but also taste and look great. We go above and beyond the organic standards in our efforts to meet this goal.
   
• Being transparent to our community and ourselves is the only way to conduct business responsibly. We keep no secrets about how our operation is run, building a trusting relationship with our customers and team members. An informed community is crucial to our success. Wherever possible, we seek to enrich our customers’ knowledge of farming, health, and food.

Position Overview

Profeta Farms cooks, bakers, and pastry chefs are responsible for creating the highest quality, most delicious food possible utilizing the produce and meats produced by the farm, and the best organic ingredients. The Profeta Farms cook is organized, energetic, and passionate about high-quality food. Cooks are expected to maintain the highest level of quality, food safety, cleanliness, and production standards. Profeta Farms products are produced with the utmost care for our customers, our animals, and our land; the members of the food production team must treat these products with the same extreme level of care and thoughtfulness. This position must be dedicated to innovation, sustainability, and resourcefulness to adhere to this new culinary vision. The Production Team Member must maintain positive relationships, integrity, and honesty with both fellow employees and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service and the highest quality food to our market visitors; go above and beyond to provide a superior experience and taste to the customer
• Learn and be able to educate customers on Profeta Farms’ agricultural practices, values, and products
• Work well with team members while also remaining focused and motivated without supervision
• Maintenance of production equipment by proper technique and cleaning schedules
• Respond to customer questions, requests, and complaints in a professional manner
• Accurately and promptly report complaints to management
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, including Employee Handbook and Standard Operating Procedures
• Adherence to recipes and cooking procedures.
• Presentation so that food looks delicious, wholesome, and fresh
• Pay attention to detail and constantly check products for quality assurance, pulling any products that are past date or past their peak of freshness
• Proper rotation and organization of reach-in and walk-in refrigerators.
• Correct date labeling.
• Ensure that the market is fully stocked and clean at all times
• Follow opening and closing prescriptions
• Maintain a clean work station and follow sanitation and food safety guidelines
• Take inventory of products, as directed by market managers
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, as directed by managers

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Strengths in flexibility and teamwork
• Self-starter, eager to learn and participate in a growing company
• Be able to operate and properly maintain production equipment
• Be able to do basic math and follow recipes
• Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation
• Affinity for local, sustainable, and organic produce
• Organization toward the purpose of eliminating wasted food
• Must be able to work weekends, evenings, and summer holidays

Physical Requirements

• Lift or move up to 50 pounds, unassisted
• Carry, kneel, bend, and stand for long periods of time

Required Work Experience

• 1-year food production experience in restaurant, food service, or retail setting

Compensation:  Based on experience. Competitive base salary plus upside based on financial performance of market and successful utilization of Profeta Farms products. Benefits include PTO, medical insurance, life insurance, and a stipend of food from the farm.

DISCLAIMER
The duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, requirements, and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and are not inclusive of all tasks an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of the business, competition, or work environment change.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, member or activity in local commission, the presence of disabilities, sexual orientation, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.