Baking Assistant I - Full Time

May-December
30-40 hours per week

The farm kitchen prepares a variety of baked goods for the Farmstand and Cafe. We are looking for an individual that is able to work closely with the Head Baker and Baking Assistant II to prepare fresh baked goods on a daily basis.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Head Baker with mixing ingredients, shaping and baking products
• Supervising Asst Baker II when Head Baker is not present
• Communicating daily with Head Baker
• Maintaining inventory for baked goods
• Assisting with other baking and kitchen tasks as needed
• Maintaining a clean workspace

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is detail oriented and able to follow instructions. Ability to work efficiently and independently in a fast paced kitchen. Candidate must be able to follow recipes. Applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet. Kitchen experience preferred but will train the right candidate. The position is for 5 days per week, including weekends if needed.

Compensation

The Baking Assistant II position is part-time and seasonal, from May through December, with benefits including paid sick leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, access to an employee assistance program, and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match. Pay range is $16-18/hr, depending on experience. Ability to work the full season is a plus.

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are invited to complete our online employment application.

About Cedar Circle Farm and Education Center

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center is a nonprofit, certified organic farm located on over 50 acres of conserved land along the Connecticut River in East Thetford, Vermont. Our organization has a deep commitment to developing regenerative agriculture systems for our annual vegetable and flower production and to offering educational programming that builds connections between our food, ecosystems, and community.

Our farm is a community hub with a farmstand, retail greenhouses, a farm kitchen, a coffee shop, a cut flower garden, education programs, and unique CSA options. It's a place where folks can learn about and deepen their appreciation for organic regenerative agriculture.

Our staff is a reflection of our community and is the most essential aspect of our farm. When you join our dynamic team, you'll have the opportunity to make valuable contributions to our greater mission of promoting organic, regenerative farming and the transition to a localized food economy!

Cedar Circle Farm is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

Pre-employment background checks are required for individuals aged 18 and older.