Food Prep & Packaging Team Member

Job Summary

The Food Prep & Packaging team member is responsible for preparing ingredients, weighing out ingredients for cold mixes, then moving on to the assembly of Georgie’s Kitchen meals into retail packaging in line with the documented packing specifications, and then picking meals per customer order. This role requires a detail-oriented professional who can maintain exceptional standards in a fast-paced, high-volume commercial kitchen environment.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables and/or other ingredients fresh daily, peeling, slicing dicing, grating etc. to the exact weights shown on the production plan
• Raise quality concerns & conduct visual and taste quality checks on all items as required, assessing freshness e.g. milk, cream, cheese, vegetables, raising any concerns to kitchen management
• Weigh out ingredients for cold mixes following the production plan for the chef team to cook using the correct scale size in line with training
• Prepare cold mix items to create salad dressings, garnishes and tumbles strictly following the production plan and keycard instructions
• Follow FIFO when using ingredients and when opening a new ingredient, label it in line with the labeling procedure
• Prepare subcomponents for assembly including vegetable preparation, cold mixing, potting, and bagging
• Assemble, seal, sleeve, and label all meals with the correct product label and use-by date in line with the packing specifications
• Pick customer orders into boxes ensuring pick accuracy following the pick IT solution provided
• Load collated orders into raclettes and then dispensers in line with specifications
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business needs, e.g. prep, cleaning, etc.

Competencies

• Fluent in verbal & written English
• Basic computer skills
• Basic mathematical skills
• Physical dexterity when working with hands
• Ability to work at speed while maintaining standards
• Ability to work alone and be a good team player
• Personal attributes: calm, rational, patient & resilient while treating others with respect and kindness

Qualifications / Experience

• Ideally some kitchen, packing and/or warehouse experience
• Proven ability to follow documented production processes consistently and precisely
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality standards consistently under time pressure during peak service periods

Working Conditions

• This position requires continuous standing and movement throughout shifts of 8–10 hours in a fast-paced commercial kitchen environment. The role involves frequent exposure to a chilled environment. Regular handling of heavy equipment is required; safe work practices must be observed at all times. Repetitive tasks including pushing and lifting are performed throughout each shift. Lifting up to 50 pounds is required periodically for receiving deliveries and moving stock. The environment is high-noise and high-pressure during peak service periods, requiring sustained concentration and composure.

Minimum Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

AVF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. AVF does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

**Disclaimer:**This job description does not constitute a “contract” between the employee and the employer. The job description duties may change at the discretion of the employer and/or the employer may request the employee to perform duties that are not listed on the job description.

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have prior experience in a commercial kitchen, food packaging, or warehouse environment? (Y/N)
• Are you able to work Monday through Friday, 11 AM to 7:30 PM? (Y/N)
• Are you able to commute to the Concord, NH facility for the start of each shift? (Y/N)
• Are you comfortable working 8–10 hour shifts on your feet in a chilled refrigerated environment? (Y/N)
• Do you have knife skills for vegetable prep, including peeling, slicing, dicing, and grating? (Y/N)
• Are you able to safely lift up to 50 pounds periodically for receiving deliveries and moving stock? (Y/N)

Work Location: In person