What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Chef position at Organic Valley?
Location – Onsite
This is an onsite role that works at Cashton Office Building in Cashton, WI.
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus Eligibility – No
Safety Sensitive – Yes
If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.
Summary Of Role
The Production Chef will work with the rest of the café team in daily execution of breakfast, lunch, and catering events as assigned by their supervisor. This individual will assist in continually elevating café fare through the vision of the Café Services Team. This position is safety sensitive.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
This salary/hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary/hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary/hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary/hourly wage range is not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:
This is an onsite role that works at Cashton Office Building in Cashton, WI.
Employee Type – Hourly
Bonus Eligibility – No
Safety Sensitive – Yes
If a company is going to make a difference in today’s world, it’s going to have to think differently. At Organic Valley, our philosophy and decisions are based on the health and welfare of people, animals and the earth. We’re a mission-driven cooperative, owned by family farmers, and we’ve been leaders in organic agriculture from the very beginning. Once pioneers of organic agriculture, we’re now an established leader. Organic is all we do. We are driven by our mission to promote regional farm diversity and economic stability by the means of organic agricultural methods and the sale of certified organic products.
Summary Of Role
The Production Chef will work with the rest of the café team in daily execution of breakfast, lunch, and catering events as assigned by their supervisor. This individual will assist in continually elevating café fare through the vision of the Café Services Team. This position is safety sensitive.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Support and execute daily breakfast and lunch items as assigned by their supervisor
- Support and execute caterings and special events for internal and external customers
- Facilitate unannounced health inspections, as dictated by local regulatory specifications
- Assist in creating and executing meals for customers with dietary restrictions
- Assist in expansion and elevation of breakfast and lunch offerings
- Assist with cooler/freezer/pantry storage organization and cleanliness including labeling and dating, and adherence to
- weekly and monthly cleaning schedules
- Assist in café meals prepared for the Distribution and Production sites
- Provide high quality customer service to our daily customers
- Maintain a clean and organized workstation
- Assist with special events and O.V. staff education pertaining to the culinary industry
- Assist the Café Services Team with ordering or product procurement as assigned by their supervisor
- Assist all café team members in their daily production as needed
- Assist in maintenance of the café kitchen garden
- Support cliental with dietary restrictions through offerings tailored to their needs
- Any other tasks as assigned by their supervisor
- ServSafe Food Manager Certification preferred
- Ability to work independently on tasks
- Valid driver’s license
- Proven experience in high production kitchen environment with a great working knowledge of the culinary industry including food, trends, techniques, and equipment
- Basic knowledge of pastries and baking
- Ability to multi-task and think on your feet to resolve problems and conflicts
- Culinary degree preferred, but not required
- Sincere passion for food and the organic industry
- Must be able to lift 50lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Desire for personal and professional growth
This salary/hourly wage range is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary/hourly wage compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should expect to be at the lower end of the salary/hourly wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary/hourly wage range is not typical.
Benefits
We believe when our people are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
- Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
- Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
- 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
- Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
- 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
- Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
- Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
- Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7
- Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
- Financial advisors and seminars
- Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account
- $65 monthly massage/chiropractic reimbursement
- Flexible Scheduling
- On-site all-organic cafeterias
Salary : $360 - $1,500
