Local Food Kitchen Prep Specialist — Part-Time (25h/wk)

Growing Places; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Growing Places is seeking a Kitchen Prep Specialist to join our team at the Growing Places Local Food Center in Gardner, MA. This role supports local farmers and community partners by turning fresh produce into high-quality products for families, schools, hospitals, and more.

The position is up to 25 hours per week and on-site. Responsibilities include washing and preparing produce, operating processing equipment, packaging, and ensuring sanitation and quality per GP SOPs.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced food environments.
• Food processing experience with produce preferred.
• ServSafe Certification and Allergy Awareness Certification (costs sponsored)

Responsibilities

• Wash, trim, peel, cut, and portion fresh produce following recipes.
• Operate and monitor basic food processing equipment.
• Package and label products meeting quality standards.
• Maintain sanitation and safety per Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Food safety

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Independent work

Job description

Growing Places is seeking a Kitchen Prep Specialist to join our team at the Growing Places Local Food Center in Gardner, MA. This role supports local farmers and community partners by turning fresh produce into high-quality products for families, schools, hospitals, and more.

The position is up to 25 hours per week and on-site. Responsibilities include washing and preparing produce, operating processing equipment, packaging, and ensuring sanitation and quality per GP SOPs.