What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kitchen Associate position at Shire City Herbals?
The Shire City Herbals Team.
Job Title: Production Kitchen Associate
Reporting to: Production Supervisor
Part-Time & Full-Time, Year-Round, Non-Exempt
Compensation: $15/hr
Schedule: 20-40hrs/week M-F 9am-5pm
Shire City Herbals is a small, family owned and operated health food business based in the heart of the Berkshires. We have been producing our flagship tonic Fire Cider® since 2011, and are headquartered in our hometown of Pittsfield, MA.
A Production Kitchen Associate assists in the manufacture of our apple cider vinegar-based drinks and tonics, from the processing of raw ingredients through to bottling, according to the Best
Manufacturing Practices set forth by Shire City Herbals.
Core Activities:
- Setup and breakdown of materials and machinery, including cleaning and sterilization
- Preparation and processing raw produce and spices
- Pressing/juicing
- Bottling and packaging of finished goods
- Operating machinery, including: choppers, shredders, pumps, fillers, cappers, labelers, heat guns, box sealers
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace
- Any additional duties deemed necessary
Education & Experience:
- Ability to thrive in a changing environment.
- Be reliable, on time, hardworking, well organized and have excellent attention to detail.
- Must be a good communicator and able to work as part of a team.
- Must be trained to operate machinery where applicable.
- Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds, stand, bend, stretch, reach, squat, and lift repeatedly during an 8-hour shift.
- Previous experience working in a kitchen or food prep environment strongly preferred.
- ServSafe Certification is a plus.
The position is based in our Pittsfield, MA facility. Position starts ASAP, with paid on the job training. Shire City Herbals offers a healthy work/life balance, and is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location