Farm Kitchen & Grill Assist. Manager Fishkill Farms
- Date Posted April 08, 2021
- Location Hopewell Junction, NY
- Category Agriculture / Culinary
- Job type Part-Time
About the Farm:
Fishkill Farms is a 270 acre fruit and vegetable farm in East Fishkill, NY. Our homegrown organic and eco-friendly produce is marketed through our year-round Farm Store and Pick-Your-Own operation and our 400-member CSA, among other outlets. Starting with peas and strawberries and culminating with apples and pumpkins in the Fall, the farm provides family friendly outdoor-fun for the local community. At our peak we host thousands of visitors to the farm daily.
Job descriptionAbout the Position:
The Farm Kitchen & Grill Assistant Manager will work alongside our Kitchen, Store & Pick-Your-Own Manager to oversee kitchen & grill operations and sales of: our homegrown fruits and vegetables along with hundreds of other locally-made products, from local grass fed meats and cheeses to our homemade pies and donuts. They will participate in food preparation, sales, customer service, merchandising with the goal of providing a top-notch experience for visitors to the farm.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Oversee kitchen & grill operation in our growing season, including preparation & packaging of fresh farm to table foods
- Participate in value added production including jams, jellies and preserves made with our produce, especially in our off-season (winter)
- Participate for successful daily operations through a variety of specific tasks including: food inventory, food preparation, cleaning, product inventory
- Oversee Farm Kitchen/Grill during weekend hours with up to three additional shifts during the week. (Total hours will not typically exceed 40 except at peak season)
Proficiency and Qualifications
- Minimum of two years of retail/food industry experience with some management-level experience.
- Love of food, farming, and a passion for sustainable, community-oriented agriculture is a must
- Desire to work in a mission-driven small agricultural business
- Good organizational and leadership skills including ability to work alongside staff with varying roles and levels of experience and commitment
- Must be comfortable lifting heavy boxes and bags up to 50 pounds
- 21 years of age or older
- Reliable form of transportation to farm
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
Fishkill Farms has made extensive changes to our operations and taken precautions that meet or exceed state and federal guidance in order to keep staff and customers safe and healthy during this time.