Preservation Kitchen Assistant - Blackberry Farm

Blackberry Farm•Walland, TN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Preservation Kitchen Assistant will assist in the production of all Farmstead products, including record keeping, inventory, and packaging of goods, and helping maintain the cleanliness of the Larder building and equipment. This role requires assisting in the production and packaging of various preserved goods, ensuring proper inventory management, documenting production, ordering materials, and maintaining cleanliness to FDA standards. The assistant will also handle internal sales tickets, assist with inventory counts, manage the oyster mushroom program, intercept phone calls, assist guests with product-related needs, and contribute to other Farmstead and Larder projects. Additionally, the role involves creating new products and recipe testing under management direction, and working collaboratively with team members, managers, and guests.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-4 years of kitchen experience preferred
High school diploma or equivalent
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must be able to communicate effectively with guests, managers, and team members
Basic knowledge and understanding of math
Must be able to exercise judgment and make decisions based on job knowledge and awareness of company goals
Must be able to be on feet for the majority of the day
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
Must be able to operate a company vehicle or golf cart safely
Must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Regular and consistent attendance is required to perform the essential functions of this position.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests.

Responsibilities

Assist in production and packaging of all jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, dry mixes and cereals, as well as any other food preservation required by the Larder Manager and/or Chefs.
Ensure proper labeling/dating and rotation of all inventory in the preserve kitchen.
Document all production in established forms to ensure adherence to FDA regulations.
Assist in ordering materials necessary for production in the Preservation Kitchen.
Maintain the cleanliness of the preserve kitchen to FDA standards.
Generate internal sales tickets for all larder products sold.
Assist with inventory counts in the Larder kitchens.
Maintain production, cleanliness, and upkeep of Oyster mushroom program.
Intercept internal phone calls and follow-up with necessary personnel.
Assist guests with all Farmstead product-related needs and requests from guests and chefs.
Assist as needed with other Farmstead and Larder production-related projects and duties, including daily tours and shift coverage, Creamery production and packaging, Butcher Shop production and packaging, and milking shifts.
Create new Farmstead products under direction of Larder and Farmstead manager and recipe test as needed.
Must be able to work well with other Team Members, Managers, and interact with our guests daily.