Central Rivers Farmshed in Stevens Point is now hiring a Food Operations Manager. This position is .75 FTE (minimum 30 hrs/week). This position will have potential to achieve full time salary employment with growth of operations. A quarterly review will be carried out to evaluate full time status. The Food Operations Manager will oversee local food programming, encompassing distribution, inventory tracking and processing operations and the facilitation related to Farmshed’s shared use commercial kitchen. Additionally, this position will work closely with the Executive Director (ED) in further developing food manufacturing solutions for small farms and food based businesses. This is an opportunity to innovate the middle of the local food supply chain. Work is centered in economic development and local food security coordination.

Posting Date: 5/30/2024 Application Deadline: 6/13/2024

Please send Letter of Intent and Resume to Trevor Drake-

Key Responsibilities:

General Duties (10%)

• Prepare for and attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Participate in shared office support tasks (i.e. greeting guests, answering phones, maintaining calendar, preparing deposits, etc.)
• Perform facility and equipment maintenance and renovations as necessary.
• Comply with Farmshed’s internal policies.

Food Manufacturing Operation (90%)

• Oversee the operations and management of all equipment, storage and kitchen use.
• Test, create and standardize recipes into Farmshed procedures.
• On-board new clients on all kitchen operations as desired.
• Train all users on the kitchen operations, safety practices, and maintenance of the facility.
• Work with the Executive Director to develop cooperative purchasing strategies.
• Act as the main kitchen contact and liaison to government food-safety agencies.
• Implement planned strategies and adhere to budget.
• Maintain the shared use kitchen schedule and communication between staff, volunteers, and renters.
• Supervise program interns and processing team, and provide feedback.
• Create a weekly schedule for staff and program interns based off processing needs.
• Ensure all users keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Take regular inventory of equipment and small wares.
• Serve as the point of contact and mentor to aspiring local food business entrepreneurs interested in kitchen rental.
• Collect, manage, and maintain user documentation including, but not limited to, commercial liability insurance, licenses, signed agreement, and rental deposits.
• Enforce sanitary food handling practices and kitchen use policies and procedures.

Requirements & Certifications:

• Certified Food Manager or ability to attain License through a nationally accredited food protection examination within 90 days of hire.

Minimum Qualifications -

• Proficient in Google Drive and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Passionate about working with local foods and farmers.
• Knowledgeable of food seasonality in Wisconsin.
• Ready to teach people different techniques and skills for preparing and preserving local food in a fun and informative manner.
• Familiar with State and Federal food regulations and licensing.
• Clean and organized with high-level attention to detail
• Analytical and strategic thinker with great problem solving skills
• Flexible and reliable
• Works well under pressure
• Excellent time management skills

Education and/or Experience Preferred -

• Bachelor’s Degree in health, sustainability or nutrition related field preferred.
• 4 years managing in a commercial kitchen setting.
• 2 years teaching or training employees or others.
• 2 years of program management/coordination preferred
• 5- 10 years of food service experience preferred.

Salary is based on education and/or experience.

Please send resume and Cover Letter to trevor@farmshed.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Stevens Point, WI 54481 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Stevens Point, WI 54481: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person