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Hollenbeck's Cider Mill Cider Production and Apple Processing in Cortland, New York
Seasonal Full-time Cider Production and Apple Processing Assistant
This job entails activities involved with baking in a commercial kitchen, in cider production, and apple processing. All baked goods are made from scratch following documented recipes. Cider production involves assembly, maintenance, use, and cleaning of unique Victorian era equipment. This job also includes processing of fresh apples for pie production, which entails running our apple peeler & slicer, a complex piece of manufacturing equipment that requires assembly, maintenance, and cleaning. For this job, you must have good organizational skills, attention to detail, concentration, and ability to maintain all during repetitive tasks.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Follow recipes and detailed instructions
Operate equipment including, but not limited to, apple peeler & slicer, cider press and associated equipment, pie shell press, dough sheeter, ovens, etc.
Organize and plan schedule to complete customer orders as requested
Take orders over the phone, completing all sections of order form
Clean and maintain all tools, utensils, and equipment
Clean and maintain all food prep surfaces, counters, and floors ensuring appropriate sanitizing procedures are followed
Customer service and product stocking
Inventory tracking
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Primary work week: Saturday-Wednesday
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Physical endurance to stand for entire shift
Self-motivated and self-directed
Able to work well as part of a team and on an individual basis
Physically able to move during the length of the shift; able to bend and lift 50 pounds or more
PREFERRED:
Previous experience as a cook, chef, baker, in manufacturing, customer service or other relevant work experience
Knowledge of sanitation procedures and State health and safety precautions and regulations
PAY RANGE: $21-25/hour commensurate with experience