5/26/2010

Position Opening

Job Title: Production Assistant – Western MA Food Processing Center

Employment Status: Temporary Part-time

June – October 2010, 20 hours per week minimum

Job Description:

The FCCDC is seeking a motivated individual to continue the growth of our Food Processing Center (FPC). This position will report to, and assist the Food Processing Center Manager in the delivery of services to members of the FCCDC’s FPC in Greenfield, MA. The Production Assistant will work with food entrepreneurs and farmers to help them produce their products in a safe, healthy and efficient manner. S/he will also assist with the execution of contract manufacturing of a wide range of food products. Shifts and hours will vary and will include some nights and weekends.

Job Duties;

· Assist with the production of scheduled processes for a wide variety of food products;

· Perform sanitation and maintenance of a commercial food handling facility;

· Oversee temporary workers and coordinate production in the absence of the FPC Manager.

· Provide support to the FPC Manager, including production record-keeping, facility maintenance, facility training, support for Members and other administrative tasks as assigned by the Program Manager.

Qualifications:

· High school /diploma or equivalent;

· At least 3 years of high volume food service experience;

· Supervisory experience in a food facility;

· Serve Safe Certified;

· Able to lift 50 lb. loads;

· Ability to follow and complete detailed procedures and provide accurate record-keeping;

· Ability to follow and complete detailed process procedures and provide accurate record-keeping;

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.