FARM TO SCHOOL ASSISTANT Part-Time Grayson County Farm to School Initiative Position Type: Part-time, grant-funded (approximately 400 hours) Location: GATE Center Kitchen, Independence, VA Grayson County Reports To: Grayson County Farm to School Initiative Coordinator, Sandy Stoneman Schedule: Hours vary by season and week, based on harvest timing and school demand Position Summary: The Farm to School Assistant supports the Grayson County Farm to School Initiative by helping process and prepare local produce for use in Grayson County school meals. This position works primarily in the GATE Center commercial kitchen, processing and freezing fresh produce for future use and prepping fresh produce for the school salad bar. Hours are variable, driven by seasonal harvest timing and weekly school demand. Key Responsibilities Wash, process, and freeze fresh local produce for future use in school meals Prep fresh produce for the school salad bar including slicing cucumbers, chopping lettuce, and dicing peppers Follow food safety and sanitation procedures in the GATE Center kitchen Safely operate kitchen equipment used for washing, cutting, and processing produce Keep kitchen workspaces clean, organized, and in compliance with food safety standards Help track and label processed and prepped items for storage Support other kitchen tasks as needed based on harvest schedule and school need Qualifications Food preparation experience preferred Current food safety training (e.g., ServSafe) preferred; candidates willing to obtain training will also be considered Comfortable working with commercial kitchen equipment, including knives, slicers, and mandolines Attention to detail and a strong commitment to food safety and cleanliness Able to work a flexible schedule that varies by season and week Reliable and able to work well both independently and as part of a team Compensation and Funding This position is currently funded through a grant for approximately 400 hours. Pay rate and specific weekly schedule will be discussed with candidates during the interview process. How to Apply: Click on the "Apply" button for application details.