Grab-N-Go Coordinator
About The Position
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a full-time Grab-n-Go Coordinator to join our Farm Store Kitchen team in Ghent, NY. This role supports the daily execution of the Farm Store's grab-n-go food program. Working under the direction of the Chef and Kitchen Lead, this position helps ensure that grab-n-go offerings are prepared, packaged, labeled, stocked, and presented in a timely and attractive manner. The successful candidate is organized, dependable, attentive to detail, and able to work independently while also collaborating closely with the kitchen and store teams. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on food preparation and takes pride in providing customers with fresh, high-quality food.
Requirements
- Previous food preparation or food service experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and established standards
- Ability to work independently, follow through on commitments, and manage multiple priorities
- Ability to take direction and work collaboratively as part of a team
- Clear and effective communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and customers
- Regular and predictable attendance
- Weekend availability is required
- Willingness to learn and adapt to changing job requirements
- Ability to safely use kitchen equipment and work in close quarters with other staff members
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Basic computer skills preferred
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a deli, restaurant, café, or catering operation is a plus
Responsibilities
- Support the daily preparation and execution of the Farm Store's grab-n-go program under the direction of the Chef and Kitchen Lead
- Prepare grab-n-go offerings according to established recipes and specifications
- Portion, package, label, and present products accurately and consistently
- Maintain grab-n-go selections throughout the day, ensuring products are fresh, attractive, and well-stocked
- Monitor product levels and communicate production needs and low-stock items to the Chef or Kitchen Lead
- Follow established food safety, storage, cooling, sanitation, and labeling procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, equipment, and work areas
- Help ensure consistency in product quality, taste, appearance, freshness, and presentation
- Provide welcoming and attentive customer service when interacting with Farm Store customers
- Work collaboratively with kitchen and store staff to support smooth daily operations
- Communicate quality concerns, workflow issues, and other needs to supervisors
- Support ordering, stocking, inventory, receiving, or other kitchen-related tasks as needed
- Attend department meetings and contribute to positive team communication
- Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Lead
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal leave
- Additional holidays
- Floating holidays
- 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
- Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
- A 20% discount at Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
- Employer-provided short-term disability
- Employer-provided long-term disability
- Employer-provided life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
