Agri-Cultura Network (ACN) is New Mexico’s Largest farming cooperative and is a community driven model building New Mexico’s small farming economy through sustainable and regenerative food justice.
Role Description: The ACN kitchen works within the commercial kitchen run by the South Valley Economic Development Center. Kitchen contractors take delivery of fresh, New Mexico-grown produce; store, wash, and pack produce; and help to load the produce in ACN vehicles for produce delivery.
Required Qualifications:
A positive attitude.
Valid drivers’ license
Dependability, responsibility, honesty, and integrity
Basic math skills
Ability to stand for the entirety of the work shift
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and push or pull heavy objects
Ability to crouch, stoop, kneel
Knowledge of or interest in learning about local produce & food access
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Willingness to work as a team player
Good personal hygiene to comply with food safety standards
Ability to interact in a professional manner with fellow staff and with farmers and buyers
Ability to keep workstation organized and efficient
Proficiency in problem solving
Time management: ability to keep up with a fast-paced washing and packing schedule
Interpersonal skills
Proficiency in written communication
Ability to clearly mark logs and label produce in English
Proficiency in verbal communication
Ability to identify tasks in need of completion and take initiative to complete them
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with produce at grocery stores or co-ops and familiarity with produce washing and quality control
Bi-Lingual Spanish/English
Compensation
$15 an hour
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, 30-40 hours per week
Overall Summary of Responsibilities
Kitchen crew is expected to be present, on time, and fill out appropriate paperwork, while taking direction from the Lead Kitchen Crew and managers to move produce in a safe, efficient and in high volume.
To apply:
Please submit a resume and a brief note about your interest by hitting the "Reply" button at the top of the ad.
