JOIN OUR TEAM!
Preserved is growing! Our kitchen and preservation shop recently moved into a larger, brighter space in Rockridge, and we're looking to expand our team! If you're passionate about food and fermentation - and love helping people discover new skills - we want to hear from you!
We have several positions available for both a Retail Shop Assistant and a Weekend Workshop Assistant, with full time and part time availability. Please scroll down to review all descriptions!
RETAIL SHOP ASSISTANT
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Team Spirit: You love being part of a small, but growing team and are excited to contribute to our growth and success.
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Fermentation Nerd: You already have some familiarity/ experience making homemade ferments and preserves.
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Workshop Enthusiast: You have a genuine interest in the workshops we offer and the supplies that we sell; and are eager to learn more!
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Self Starter: You are organized, confident working independently and can take the lead on task initiatives.
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Dependable & Flexible: You’re punctual, reliable, and have a flexible schedule to fit our needs.
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Multitasking Maven: You are able to manage and execute many tasks at once to completion in a busy environment.
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The Schedule:
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3-5 days a week, flexible for the right fit!
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Weekend availability required
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Flexibility to cover additional shifts as needed
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We also require your full support and availability during our busiest season between Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve
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What You’ll Do As A Retail Fermentation Shop Assistant:
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The Retail Fermentation Shop Assistant plays a dynamic and versatile role at our brick and mortar culinary shop. This position will apply their skills, enthusiasm and judgement to day-to-day business operations, customer support, inventory receiving, online store fulfillment and more! We are a small, independent shop where our team members wear many hats and juggle various responsibilities throughout the retail day.
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Drive sales through personable customer engagement in-store, over the phone, email and online. After your culinary training, you’ll also assist with customer support and troubleshooting on culinary techniques.
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General shop management: Opening and closing duties, assisting customers, product suggestions, managing the cash drawer.
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Receive and process inventory: Unpacking deliveries, receiving items, adding price tags to each and every item, organizing back stock as needed.
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Inventory management: restocking the sales floor throughout the day, merchandising and keeping things tidy.
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Daily shop cleaning: mopping, sweeping, dusting and taking out the trash & recycling.
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Online order fulfillment: Packing and shipping orders​
Qualifications:
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2-3 years retail and/or food service (FOH) experience
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Proficiency in G Suite and POS systems
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“Hobby-level” experience in home fermentation
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Ability to squat, bend and stand for long periods of time and lift up to 40lbs
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Open availability on both weekend days
The Benefits:
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Culinary Arts Training
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Receive in-depth, self-paced training in the preserving arts
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Free attendance in our community classes
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Complimentary Starter Cultures
We find the best way to learn is through hands-on experience. In addition to our workshops, we provide complimentary fermentation starter cultures to encourage your home experimentation.
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Compensation
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$20-$25 hour, depending on experience
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Merit and training-based wage increases over time
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Weekly shopping budget to try new products
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30% off employee discount
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How to Apply:
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Please submit a resume AND cover letter. Tell us about your favorite ferment or preserve and why you think you’d be a great fit for the position. ​
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WEEKEND WORKSHOP ASSISTANT
Our Workshop Assistants have a unique opportunity to experience our workshops, while being an integral member of our support staff. They create a welcoming environment for our students and work alongside a variety of chef instructors. This is a great opportunity to connect with other food-loving people and learn from the recipes and traditions shared in our classes!
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What You’ll Do:​​
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Assist & Learn: Support our teachers during our weekend workshops and soak up valuable knowledge alongside our students.
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Capture & Create: Take photos and videos during workshops to post on our IG stories.
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Clean, Tidy & Organize: "A place for everything, and everything in its place!" Hand wash and hand dry dishes, maintain an organized kitchen space, wash floors and take out the refuse!
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The Details:
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Minimum 6-Month Commitment
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Schedule: ~4 hours a day on Saturdays and/or Sundays
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Flexibility to cover weeknight workshops, if needed
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$20/ hour
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Bonus workshop goodies
What We're Looking For:
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Team Spirit: You love being part of a small, but growing team and are excited to contribute to our growth and success.
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Workshop Enthusiast: You have a genuine interest in the workshops we offer and are eager to be involved in them.
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Photography Skills: You have a keen eye for styling and framing, taking great photos that tell a compelling story.
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Dependable & Flexible: You’re punctual, reliable, and have a flexible weekend schedule to fit our needs.
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People Person: You are confident, outgoing, and comfortable addressing a crowd
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Responsibilities:
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Prepare Workshop Space: Set up our event space for our workshops. Gather and distribute supplies and class handouts. Ensure the dish area and bathrooms are ready for students by replenishing soap and paper towels.
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Student Interaction: Greet and check in students as they arrive, ensure they’re comfortably settled and distribute aprons.
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Class Assistance: Wash, dry, and put away dishes. Support the teacher and students as needed.
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Reset for the next day: Sweep, mop, and wipe down tables and surfaces.
How to Apply:
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Please submit a resume AND cover letter. Tell us about your favorite ferment or preserve and why you think you’d be a great fit for the position.