Food Preservation and Production Specialist

Here's what you'll be doing: Develop value-added products from fruits, vegetables, and other items produced on the farm. Nurture plants for optimal production. Promote products. Teach others the skills of home preservation. Distribute products. Collaborate and assist with farm staff on other projects. Coordinate events with other departments.

What you'll need

to be successful Must complete required Servsafe Manager Certification within 90 days of hire Knowledge of cooking and preservation methods for extended shelf life. Knowledge of state and federal requirements for food processing. Creative thinking for new product development. Excellent person hygiene. Strong people skills.

Ability to successfully teach others. Passion for small scale farming and the Cottage industry. Must have a valid, clean driver’s license and be at least 21 years of age. Must successfully pass all applicable background checks and drug screens Background Checks and Screening Requirements Basic Background and Drug Screen (National Federal Criminal, State Criminal, County Criminal, National Sex Offender, Education Verification, Previous Employment Verification) Benefits you’ll love Approximately 5 weeks of paid time off annually 3 weeks of paid holidays Premium free health insurance Flexible spending accounts Short term disability Life insurance 401k with match