Grab-N-Go Coordinator

Are you an organized, reliable individual who enjoys food preparation, working with a team, and helping create fresh, appealing food for customers? Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking for someone who takes pride in quality, enjoys a fast-paced kitchen environment, and can keep things moving while paying close attention to detail.

Experience in a deli, restaurant, café, or catering operation is a plus, but we are happy to train the right candidate who brings a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a positive, collaborative attitude.

Job & Location: Hawthorne Valley is seeking a full-time Grab-n-Go Coordinator to join our Farm Store Kitchen team in Ghent, NY.

Pay: $16 - $19 per hour, plus benefits. Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.

What we offer:

• Full-time employees receive insurance within 30 days or less, including options for medical, dental, vision, and more!
• Paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal leave, plus additional holidays and floating holidays
• 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer match after 1 year of employment
• Commitment to training and providing you with the skills you need for success
• A 20% discount at Hawthorne Valley Farm Store
• Employer-provided short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and more!

The Role

At Hawthorne Valley Farm Store, we are committed to providing the highest quality biodynamic, organic, local, and regional food to our community while supporting the broader mission of Hawthorne Valley Association in agriculture, education, and the arts. The Farm Store is also an educational resource for the community on ecological, environmental, and food-related issues.

The Grab-n-Go Coordinator supports the daily execution of the Farm Store's grab-n-go food program. Working under the direction of the Chef and Kitchen Lead, this position helps ensure that grab-n-go offerings are prepared, packaged, labeled, stocked, and presented in a timely and attractive manner.

The successful candidate is organized, dependable, attentive to detail, and able to work independently while also collaborating closely with the kitchen and store teams. This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys hands-on food preparation and takes pride in providing customers with fresh, high-quality food.

Schedule

• Full-time
• Weekend availability is required
• Schedule may include weekends and other days based on the needs of the Farm Store; specific schedule to be discussed during the interview process

Key Responsibilities

• Support the daily preparation and execution of the Farm Store's grab-n-go program under the direction of the Chef and Kitchen Lead
• Prepare grab-n-go offerings according to established recipes and specifications
• Portion, package, label, and present products accurately and consistently
• Maintain grab-n-go selections throughout the day, ensuring products are fresh, attractive, and well-stocked
• Monitor product levels and communicate production needs and low-stock items to the Chef or Kitchen Lead
• Follow established food safety, storage, cooling, sanitation, and labeling procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, equipment, and work areas
• Help ensure consistency in product quality, taste, appearance, freshness, and presentation
• Provide welcoming and attentive customer service when interacting with Farm Store customers
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and store staff to support smooth daily operations
• Communicate quality concerns, workflow issues, and other needs to supervisors
• Support ordering, stocking, inventory, receiving, or other kitchen-related tasks as needed
• Attend department meetings and contribute to positive team communication
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Chef or Kitchen Lead

Qualifications

• Previous food preparation or food service experience preferred; experience in a deli, restaurant, café, or catering operation is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to follow recipes, procedures, and established standards
• Ability to work independently, follow through on commitments, and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to take direction and work collaboratively as part of a team
• Clear and effective communication skills with supervisors, coworkers, and customers
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Weekend availability is required
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing job requirements
• Ability to safely use kitchen equipment and work in close quarters with other staff members
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Requirements

This position requires standing for extended periods, repetitive motions, working in close quarters, safely using kitchen equipment, and lifting up to 50 pounds. This role involves working in a fast-paced kitchen and retail environment.

About Hawthorne Valley Association

Hawthorne Valley Association values and strives for social and cultural renewal in our work. We believe that cultivating an environment where everyone can be, and become, the truest expression of their humanity is essential for individual, organizational, and societal health. We are committed to creating a diverse coworker body and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Disclaimer

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned. Employment with Hawthorne Valley Association is at-will.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, and all other categories protected by law.