Food Production Assistant (Entry-Level)
Not a desk job. Not a casual kitchen job.
This is hands-on work making real food—ferments, meals, and products people actually eat.
We’re looking for someone reliable, hardworking, and detail-oriented to support our food production and retail operations. You’ll be part of a small, focused team producing sauerkraut, kombucha, bone broth, meat pies, heat-and-serve meals, and pizza, along with preparing meat products for market and retail.
No experience needed—we’ll train you.
But effort, attitude, and follow-through matter.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Preparing real food products (ferments, broths, prepared meals, meat)
- Working with the butchers
- Packaging, labeling, and organizing products for sale
- Preparing orders for Farmers Markets, Crooked Creek Store, and our new retail location
- Tracking, organizing, and restocking inventory
- Maintaining a clean, efficient, food-safe workspace
- Supporting daily production—doing what needs to be doneYou’ll Fit This Role If You:
- Show up on time and ready to work
- Work steadily without needing constant direction
- Take pride in doing things right—even when repetitive
- Are comfortable with physical, hands-on work
- Care about real food and quality production
- Work well with a diverse team of people
This Job Is NOT:
- A desk job or slow-paced environment
- Flexible “whenever you feel like it” work
- Creative freelancing—there are systems and standards
- Easy—this is physical, fast-paced production work
- A fit for someone who struggles with reliability or consistency
Trial Shift (Required)
We use a paid trial shift (4–6 hours) as part of our hiring process.
You’ll be doing real work—cleaning, prep, packaging, and working with the team.
If you’re not open to a trial shift, this role won’t be the right fit.
Hours
- Full-time position starting immediately.
Physical Requirements
- Standing for long periods
- Lifting 25–50 lbs regularly
- Working in coolers, kitchens, and production spaces
- Repetitive tasks (packing, cleaning, prep work)
Location Requirements
- Must live locally
- Must have reliable transportation
Application Instructions / How to Apply
- A cover letter written specifically to this role, outlining your relevant qualifications and why you’re a strong fit
- A current resume
- A minimum of 3 relevant work and character references (name, company, position, phone number)
- Any applicable written reference letters
Email your complete application package to: [email protected]
To confirm you have read and understood this posting, include the phrase:
“I am excited to work in a rural setting” in the first sentence of your application.
Important Notes
- Applications without the above requirements will not be considered
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the right candidate is found
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Candidates selected for interview are expected to have researched the company
Why This Work Matters
You’re helping produce real food that goes directly to your community.
What you do here shows up on someone’s table.
Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Crooked Creek, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you read the complete job description?
- Have you submitted a cover letter?
- Have you submitted your references?
- Have you submitted your resume?
Language:
Work Location: In person
