Production Kitchen Assistant - Seasonal

**About American Spoon** **In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. We work directly with a dedicated group of Michigan farmers and foragers who grow and gather the unique varieties of fruit we love, prized over generations for unparalleled taste and character. Our small, family-owned company exists, to find, capture, and preserve flavors you simply won’t find anywhere else.** **Description:** American Spoon Foods is hiring for the General Kitchen Assistant position at our Preservation Kitchen, located at 1668 Clarion Ave, Petoskey, Michigan. This is a **seasonal position**, running July–December. It follows a 4/10 schedule, Monday–Thursday. We do not work nights, weekends, or holidays. We're looking for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence and teamwork. Join a team of dedicated, proud employees who produce the very best fruit preserves, condiments, sauces, mixes, and salsas, sourced from local farmers and purveyors. **Requirements:** *Duties and Responsibilities:* - Comply with all departmental rules, policies, and procedures, as well as quality and safety standards. - Assist with assorted kitchen duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager. - Help maintain cleanliness of the production kitchen throughout each shift. *Minimum Qualifications:* - Able to maintain fast-paced, continuous movement for shifts of up to four hours at a time. - Able to lift equipment and ingredients weighing up to 50 lbs. - Proficient in basic math. - Able to follow food safety and sanitation protocols, with working knowledge of food preparation. - Able to maintain focus and follow instructions. - Has reliable transportation to and from work. - Demonstrates a consistent, positive attitude.