Farm Store - Temp

Berea-College; Berea (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Berea College seeks a dependable kitchen helper to support the farm store operations on a daily basis in Berea, KY. The role involves preparing fresh ingredients, assisting with cooking and baking, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the workspace.

Applicant should have 1–2 years’ experience in a kitchen environment, be able to lift 25–50 lbs, and follow safe food-handling practices. Regular attendance and adaptability are essential for this retail setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–2 years in kitchen/bakery/grocery cooking or prep preferred.
• Familiarity with food safety protocols and equipment operation expected.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh ingredients for daily offerings using approved equipment.
• Assist with cooking, baking, and daily tasks to present quality products.
• Clean dishes, mop floors, and wipe surfaces as part of daily duties.
• Lift heavy boxes and bags of flour, meats and vegetables arriving on deliveries.
• Provide helpful customer service and answer questions as needed.
• Follow all food safety rules applicable to the farm store.

Skills

Food safety

Team player

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Knives

Food Processor

Blender

Stove

Ovens

Mixers

Dough sheeters

Job description

This position will work closely with students, Assistant Manager and Store Manager to safely process, prepare and serve all the farm store products on a daily basis. This includes fresh vegetables, meats, ready to eat deli items, hot soups, hot foods and bakery goods. The farm store prepares many of these foods daily. At time there will also be cleanup duties that include washing dishes, mopping floors and wiping down counters and other surfaces. Daily customer interactions may also be required as we are a retail operation.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prepare fresh ingredients needed for daily offerings using approved equipment and food safety protocols.
• Assist the farm store team with daily cooking, baking responsibilities to offer farm store customers a quality and safe product.
• Assist the farm store team with daily tasks that include washing dishes, mopping floors and cleaning equipment.
• Have the ability to lift heavy boxes and or bags of flour, meats and vegetables that arrive on trucks for delivery.
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to assist the farm store customers with questions or concerns.
• Be willing to assist the farm store team with duties that may change daily based on the store and or customer's needs.
• Be able to work and follow all food safety rules that apply to the farm store.

Other roles/duties will be assigned as necessary to assist the College in the attainment of the goals set forth and the enhancement of a positive, respectful learning environment for all staff, faculty, and students.

Education required to ensure success in this position:

• High School Diploma/Equivalent

Experience required to ensure success in this position:

• 1-2 years' experience in a kitchen, bakery and grocery setting involving cooking, baking from scratch daily and presenting items for sale to the general public.

Special skills, knowledge and abilities:

• Knowledge and ability to utilize kitchen tools such as knives, food processor, blender, stove, ovens as well as bakery machinery such as mixers and dough sheeters.

License, certification, or registration necessary:

• None

Physical requirements:

• Ability to navigate campus/public buildings and grounds
• Able to comfortably lift 25-50 lbs that may include flour, meats and equipment.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Environmental conditions:

• Able to work in environments that can, at times, be hot such as kitchens, bakery.
• Able to work in cold environments such as the butchery, walk in freezers and coolers if needed.

Ability to operate the following vehicles or equipment:

• Able to operate dough mixers, food processors, sharp knives, meat grinders if necessary.