Fermentation Lab & Kitchen Operations Lead

Chatham; Eden, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a part-time lab support role to assist with fermentation activities and campus kitchens. Responsibilities include lab cleanup, ordering, and maintaining a welcoming space for student projects in Food Studies, fermentation labs, and related events.

The role supports community lunches, workshops, and coordination with the farm team to reduce waste and promote preservation practices on campus. Ten hours per week; training provided.

Qualifications

• Interest in fermentation and food preservation required; experience is an asset.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing food safety and preservation training.
• Must hold or be willing to work toward food safety credentials (ServSafe; training provided).

Responsibilities

• Manage lab clean-up and maintain organization, signage, and equipment with support from key users.
• Assist with Food Studies courses by supporting fermentation-related labs, projects, and student use of the space.
• Assist with community lunches and campus food events that involve fermentation or food preservation.
• Assist with the fermentation club to facilitate its growth and development, including workshops and coordination.
• Collaborate with the farm team to preserve harvest surplus through fermentation and other preservation methods.

Skills

Fermentation interest

Food preservation

Willingness to training

Education

Food safety credentials (e.g., ServSafe) willingness

Job description

Chatham University is seeking a part-time lab support role to assist with fermentation activities and campus kitchens. Responsibilities include lab cleanup, ordering, and maintaining a welcoming space for student projects in Food Studies, fermentation labs, and related events.

The role supports community lunches, workshops, and coordination with the farm team to reduce waste and promote preservation practices on campus. Ten hours per week; training provided.