Production Kitchen Assistant - Seasonal

About American Spoon

In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. We work directly with a dedicated group of Michigan farmers and foragers who grow and gather the unique varieties of fruit we love, prized over generations for unparalleled taste and character. Our small, family-owned company exists, to find, capture, and preserve flavors you simply won’t find anywhere else. 

Description:

American Spoon Foods is hiring for the General Kitchen Assistant position at our Preservation Kitchen, located at 1668 Clarion Ave, Petoskey, Michigan.

This is a seasonal position, running July–December. It follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday–Thursday. We do not work nights, weekends, or holidays.

We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence and teamwork. Join a team of dedicated, proud employees who produce the very best fruit preserves, condiments, sauces, mixes, and salsas, sourced from local farmers and purveyors.

Requirements:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Comply with all departmental rules, policies, and procedures, as well as quality and safety standards.
• Assist with assorted kitchen duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• Help maintain cleanliness of the production kitchen throughout each shift.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to maintain fast-paced, continuous movement for shifts of up to four hours at a time.
• Able to lift equipment and ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient in basic math.
• Able to follow food safety and sanitation protocols, with working knowledge of food preparation.
• Able to maintain focus and follow instructions.
• Has reliable transportation to and from work.
• Demonstrates a consistent, positive attitude.