GrassRoots Garden Kitchen Trainee at Food For Lane County

Eugene, Oregon, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 May, 26

Salary

16.85

Posted On

10 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cooking, Food Handling, Kitchen Sanitation, Recipe Development, Community Engagement, Organizational Skills, Reliability, Patience, Good Humor

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description POSITION TITLE: GrassRoots Garden Kitchen Trainee RESPONSIBLE TO: GrassRoots Garden Kitchen Coordinator HOURS: 20 hours/week LIMITED DURATION: March 15, 2026 - December 15, 2026 CLASS: Non-Exempt SALARY: $16.85/ Hour BENEFITS: Eligible for FFLC-sponsored benefits (e.g. paid time off benefits such as holidays, floating days, vacation and sick). The Food for Lane County (FFLC) Gardens Program reduces hunger by engaging our community to grow food. With dedicated volunteer and community support, GrassRoots Garden grows an average of 50,000 pounds of produce annually. Over 80% is distributed through FFLC to hunger relief agencies. In the garden, community members develop abilities and share resources, learning gardening as well as job and life skills. We connect to the land and each other, building a diverse and supportive community. In our outdoor kitchen, participants learn to turn garden harvest into healthy, delicious, full-spectrum vegan lunches, served each day GrassRoots is open. FFLC is committed to building an inclusive workplace where we learn from each other. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Trainee Roles Learn to assist in preparing and serving full spectrum, nutritious, yummy vegan meals for garden participants daily, cooked in our outdoor kitchen. Learn and assist teaching basic food handling, cooking skills and recipes. Learn and assist teaching in kitchen sanitation, proper opening, setup, and closing. Learn and assist in preserving seasonal produce. Research to create and record recipes for our online cookbook and for future menus. Help set a positive and productive tone with a broad and diverse community. Desired Qualifications Interest and experience in cooking and preserving seasonal produce. Interest and experience in organic and vegan food and being outside. Good social skills, interest in working with a broad and diverse community. Organized and reliable, patient and good-humored. Possess current food handler’s card or ability to obtain within 30 days Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment All offers for employment are contingent on a satisfactory background check WORKING CONDITIONS: Works primarily outdoors or in an outdoor kitchen in all-weather. Performs physical labor including frequent standing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, lifting (up to 40 lbs.), carrying, pushing, pulling, reaching and walking while learning to perform cooking and gardening tasks and operating kitchen equipment. NOTE: Job descriptions are not intended to be and should not be construed as exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job. They are intended to be accurate reflections of principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions about jobs. Reasonable Accommodations: Food for Lane County, complies with federal, state, and local laws regarding reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources, (541) 343-2822 FFLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, diverse ability, or any other characteristic protected under local, state or federal law.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and serving nutritious vegan meals for garden participants. Teach basic food handling and cooking skills while maintaining kitchen sanitation.