Company description

Based in Hudson, New York, Hudson Valley Fish Farm is a land-based recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) sustainably raising steelhead trout, a salmon cousin, free of antibiotics, hormones, harsh chemicals, and artificial colorants. Because we are a closed and controlled environment, we have zero impact on local wild fish populations and no risk of escapes.

Our mission is to provide our local, regional and increasingly national communities with fully traceable, healthful, delicious and sustainable domestic steelhead trout. Our fish are fed an all-natural non-GMO diet, are an excellent source of lean protein and are rich in Omega 3s.

Being close to major markets like New York City and Boston contributes to our small carbon footprint and an operation that is ecologically responsible with our commitment and ability to recycle upwards of 95% of our water and upcycle solid waste into compost.

We understand the complete needs of our fish, constantly providing the cleanest environment and best conditions for fish health. Our operations include hatching, growing, humane harvesting and on-site processing which includes filleting, portioning and IQF. Our offerings include head-on gutted whole fish, fillets, custom cuts as well as cold- and hot-smoked.

We are proud to be the world’s first and only RAS to receive 4-stars from Best Aquaculture Practices (hatchery, feed, farm and processing). Additional certifications include Ecocert, OU Kosher, Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch, Fish Choice and Ocean Wise.

Job description

New York, New Jersey and Fairfield, CT Seafoodies!

This position is for a high-energy, dynamic person who enjoys cooking and engaging with people. It requires an outgoing personality and upbeat nature with an ability to cook, talk, answer questions and engage customers passing by the seafood area to encourage tasting our delicious local and sustainably raised steelhead trout, a salmon cousin.

The position is for in-store cooking events where our steelhead trout will be prepared, sometimes in small, heavy foot traffic spaces on a cart using an induction burner and skillet to prepare our small gutted fish and fillets. Sometimes our smoked products will be sampled to customers as well.

You must be able to move and lift 30LBS, set up, clean up and follow food safety protocols in retail stores where our steelhead trout is sold.

Most shifts will be Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM - 2 PM with a 9:30 AM set up. You will get coaching/training in advance and samples/equipment for each event.

You must have your own transportation. Equipment and materials will be packed in a large Hulken and fresh fish packed for each demo in a rolling cooler.

Events are in New York City, Northern New Jersey and Fairfield County, CT initially.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

June 13, 2025