Central Kitchen Food Processor

Are you energetic with a passion for local food? Do you enjoy collaboration and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you looking for a rewarding career helping craft food entrepreneurs launch and grow their businesses? If so, read on.

Summary

Central Kitchen is a craft food business accelerator and innovation hub in Cleveland, Ohio. We are seeking a motivated Food Processor who is ready to apply their knowledge, experience, practices and processes in the fast-paced food processing and production operation at our Food Hub. The Food Processor will assist in co-packing and food processing for our members and any tasks related to production as determined by the COO. The role of the Food Processor is to aid in the creation of craft food products for local companies and process locally grown fruits and vegetables for schools and food service that are safe and to the outlined specifications.

Department Operations
Reports to Production Manager
Hours Full Time, 1st shift
Compensation $15/hour

Food Processor Duties and Requirements

• Food production for members at our Food Hub co-packing facility
• Proper cleaning/sanitation
• Washing/preparing food
• Operation of food processing equipment
• Processing hot foods
• Chopping and use of knives or blades
• Trash removal
• Ability to follow written recipes
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Participation in on the job trainings in food safety by Central Kitchen, FDA, ODA, Department of Health passing any applicable testing to obtain food processing certifications that are required by Central Kitchen
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Must sign a Non-disclosure agreement

Preferred Skills

• Leadership
• Culinary or food production background
• Experience with Google Business Suite
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good verbal communication skills

Submit resume to barry@thecentral.kitchen