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Part-time, 16 - 32 hrs per week
Compensation commensurate with experience ($16 - $17/hr)
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
East End Food Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that builds partnerships among farmers, food producers, and food consumers on the East End of Long Island. Benefits include daily shift meal and on-site gym access for all employees, with potential for health and dental insurance, flexible spending account, and other benefits after 90 days of working 30+ hours per week.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Food Prep Assistant is a part-time position reporting to the Operations Manager, with potential for growth. Some evening and weekend work may be required, however most shifts will be scheduled Monday and Friday between 9:00am to 7:30pm. More specific responsibilities are as follows.
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:
Assist the Chef-in-Residence, Operations Manager, and other food production staff in producing food products.
Maintain a sanitary environment in the kitchen and dish-room by cleaning dishes and putting them away throughout each day. Complete other daily cleaning projects as needed.
Assist with unpacking, and labeling of food deliveries.
Wash, cut, and package produce.
Be alert to food safety issues and commit to reporting and addressing issues as needed.
Other tasks associated with the smooth daily operations of the kitchen and related organizational activities as assigned.
For applicants with a driver’s license and clean driving record, making deliveries with our van could be part of the position.
The ideal candidate will have experience working in food preparation in a restaurant or other food production facility. Candidates must be able to lift packages up to 40 lbs.