Harvest Home Farmer’s Market provides low-income communities with access to farm fresh local produce and the education to achieve healthier lifestyles. We operate 14 seasonal markets (June – November) in low-income communities in the Bronx, Upper Manhattan, and Brooklyn. JOB SUMMARY: Community chefs will work in the preparation of plant-based recipes featuring local produce and delivery of nutrition education at 14 Harvest Home farmers’ markets. This opportunity offers a great hands-on learning experience for those interested in working with health and wellness improvement in NYC, particularly in underserved communities, in addition to valuable networking opportunities. RESPONSIBITIES AND DUTIES (include but are not limited to): • Conduct cooking demonstrations with nutrition education information at assigned farmers’ market(s) • Maintain food safety throughout the food demonstrations. • Distribute nutrition education materials, communicate clearly to participants. • Complete all tracking and data collection and submit in a timely, organized manner. • Maintain close communication with Harvest Home staff to maintain appropriate levels of supplies and necessary ingredients and materials for weekly recipes. • Participate in team meetings and trainings, including mandatory pre-season training in June 2024 QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Food Handler certification or successfully completed a NYC Food Protection Course. (If needed: complete NYC Food Protection Course online for $24.00 dollar fee) • Basic knife skills and ability to execute basic cooking techniques • Experience or training in nutrition or community cooking demonstrations/workshops. • Ideal candidates will have knowledge about regionally-grown fruit and vegetables – including growing seasons/patterns and culinary applications. • Dynamic personality and excellent presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills • Ability to work in multi-cultural settings with racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic diversity • Willing and able to stand for long periods of time working outdoors • Does not shy away from the heat/cold or wind/rain (we cannot emphasize this enough!) • College coursework in nutrition and/or food studies preferred • Willingness to travel throughout New York City • Ability to speak other languages is a plus! (Spanish, French, Creole, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bengali, and Russian) • Commitment to a minimum of 2 days per week, 7 hours/day, possibly including Saturday • Reliable, punctual, and dependable QUALIFICATIONS (continued): • Possesses an interest in making a difference with respect to nutrition, while having a passion for food accessibility and healthy food choices • Availability for the required 3-day (20/hrs.) training on June 4th, 5th, and 6th Hourly Wage: $22/hour
Full job description OUR STORY Our story starts knee-deep in a huge pile of chickpeas in NYC’s West Village, where we open-door first tiny kitchen — bringing the vibrant, fresh flavors of the Mediterranean to the city. Now ,we’re all over NY and beyond, from New Jersey to Maryland to DC to VA.\We are committed to making everything from scratch and using the best ingredients: market-fresh produce and 18 different Mediterranean herbs and spices to take your taste buds on a trip with every meal. Every day, the taim kitchen prepares our award-winning dishes from real food– no microwaves or freezers— making every meal to order just how you want it. THE OPPORTUNITY Taim is growing—and fast! We’re on the lookout for people who love food and hospitality to join our amazing, passionate team. We will train you to be confident in any station you work – cook, cashier, prep or management. We will give you a clear path to leadership roles within the company and support your learning so that as we grow, so does your career. We’re committed to creating an open and inclusive culture where you’ll learn new skills, make an impact, and be valued for what you do. We don’t just say it, we really encourage our teammates to live our values: think like an owner, act like family, be curious, stay curious, and most importantly— have a blast doing it. Sound up your alley? Apply below! KEY BENEFITS Competitive pay with tips Get paid immediately after every shift - with no wait or extra cost Career Growth; Management Training (80% of our managers are promoted from within) Insurance – medical, dental, vision Commuter benefits – pretax commuter and parking benefits Paid vacation and sick days Major holidays closure Referral program Employee reward program – earn gift cards for attendance, trivia and contests A wonderful culture YOU WILL BRING Passion for food and customer service Ability to develop positive working relationships with the entire team Ability to be solution oriented with a passion and desire to uphold the ideal taim experience Ability to speak clearly and listen attentively to customers and coworkers Ability to demonstrate a complete understanding of the menu Ability to speak, read, and understand English Taim is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. We want to hire exceptional individuals and foster a culture that champions diversity, ensures equity, and celebrates inclusion. All qualified applicants, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $20.00 per hour Expected hours: No less than 35 per week Benefits: Employee discount Paid training Experience level: 2 years Shift: Day shift Evening shift Morning shift Weekly day range: Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Experience: Food service management: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: NYC Food Handlers (Required) Work Location: In person
Someone who is very experienced in the deli, knows how to make all types of food, and organic food. Has to be great with customers and provide the best customer experience. Has to clean and fill everything. Has to be able to work morning shifts.