Summer Fermentation/Preservation Space Manager

Chatham; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Chatham University is seeking a Summer Fermentation/Preservation Space Manager in Pittsburgh, PA. The role involves maintaining the fermentation space, processing surplus produce, and conducting workshops to enhance food culture. Candidates should have a Food Safety Certification or be enrolled in a program, possess strong culinary skills, and demonstrate an ability to collaborate effectively. The position is part-time and focuses on sustainable food practices and education.

Qualifications

• Food Safety Certification or currently enrolled in a certification program.
• Strong culinary interest with foundational kitchen skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with students and community.
• Organized, reliable, and passionate about sustainability and education.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean the fermentation space per HACCP protocols.
• Process surplus produce through fermentation and preservation.
• Conduct workshops to share fermentation skills.
• Keep accurate food production logs.
• Coordinate with the Community Lunch Program.
• Support teaching projects related to fermentation.

Skills

Food Safety Certification

Culinary interest

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Passion for food systems

Job description

Summer Fermentation/Preservation Space Manager page is loaded## Summer Fermentation/Preservation Space Managerlocations: Pittsburgh, PAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR00000735We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!**Fermentation/Preservation Space Manager**The Fermentation and Preservation Space serves as a vital link between academic courses (particularly Agroecology, Wines, Cider and Mead, and Fermentation), the campus farm, and community-oriented events such as community lunches. This role helps bridge hands-on learning with sustainable food practices and cultural exchange.**Key Responsibilities:*** Maintain and clean the fermentation space in accordance with HACCP protocols and food safety best practices.* Use fermentation and preservation techniques to process surplus produce from the agroecology garden or campus farm.* Conduct both formal and informal workshops to share applied fermentation skills and foster food culture within the community.* Keep accurate food production logs and records.* Coordinate with the Community Lunch Program to supply fermented or preserved foods.* Provide teaching assistant support for undergraduate and graduate student projects related to fermentation and preservation.* Support the Fermentation Club by offering guidance, mentorship, and operational assistance.**Qualifications:*** Food Safety Certification or currently enrolled in a campus-approved certification program.* Strong culinary interest with foundational kitchen and food preparation skills.* Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and community members.* Organized, reliable, and passionate about food systems, sustainability, and education.All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.*Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.**Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.*locations: Pittsburgh, PAtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 2 Days AgoOur Work Experience is the combination of everything that’s unique about our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to success, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it’s our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hardworking, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in our area.