Company description

Reclamation Foods is reclaiming our collective cultural wisdom around food - to us, that means restoring healthy soils and making use of the whole animal to nourish our community through traditional foods. Our mission is to build a climate-positive food system that promotes regenerative agriculture, regional farming and processing, and whole-animal nutrition to produce real, wholesome foods rooted in culture.

I founded this company after leaving tech to apprentice on a regenerative livestock farm. From there, I learned how rare it was in America to use the whole animal. In fact, almost half of a cow and a third of a pig are considered "inedible," according to the USDA. That's a lot we're leaving on the table, including incredible nutrition for our communities and a missed revenue opportunity for our small farmers and processors. More about our founding story here: https://reclamationfoods.com/pages/about

So about a year ago, I started buying bones from local farmers to make the Korean-style broth I grew up on. From pop-up dinners to selling out farmers markets, the concept has grown and evolved. We are now launching shelf stable jars of our unseasoned broth, in beef and pork flavors. We'll continue selling them at farmers markets as we look to launch our ecommerce business (and fulfill the $20K+ in preorders we've already received) and start supplying some local retailers that have reached out wanting to carry our product.

Our Korean-style bone broth is made from grass-fed beef and pasture-raised pork bones. We use just two ingredients: bones and water. The magic is in the time, temperature, and preparation method, which results in an incredibly versatile broth. It makes for a deeply satisfying sipping broth with a little salt, or a nourishing base to any recipe that calls for water (across any cuisine, not just Korean food). Our unseasoned broth adds depth, body, and a boost of nutrition to virtually anything, including our popular broth-based lattes.

Job description

We are seeking an outgoing, energetic, and passionate individual to join our team as a part-time Cashier / Sales Associate for our vendor stall at the TaSH (Tarrytown and Sleepy Hollow) Farmers Market. In this role, you will be the face of our brand at the farmers market, sharing our delicious Korean bone broth with customers and educating them about the cultural and sustainable values behind our product. You will help shoppers understand the health benefits of bone broth, offer samples, and ultimately sell our shelf-stable jars of broth. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a community-focused environment, interact with local food enthusiasts, and contribute to a mission-driven company.

Qualifications

• Outgoing and energetic personality with excellent communication skills.
• Passion for food, sustainability, and supporting local agriculture.
• Ability to educate and inform customers about our product and mission.
• Sales or customer service experience is a plus, but not required.
• Must be comfortable standing for extended periods and working outdoors.
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs at a time.
• Access to a vehicle is highly preferred for transporting products and equipment.
• Must be available to work Saturdays from 7am-3pm (market hours are 8:30am-1:30pm; additional time needed for load-in, setup, and breakdown).
• Must have NY Food Protection Certificate.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers at the farmers market.
• Heat and serve samples of our Korean bone broth.
• Educate shoppers about the nutritional benefits of bone broth and our commitment to sustainability.
• Share our mission of reclaiming cultural wisdom around food, maximizing the use of every animal harvest, and supporting local farmers and processors.
• Assist customers with purchases and manage sales transactions.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and inviting booth environment.
• Provide exceptional customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere.

Perks

• Competitive pay: $20 per hour (plus tips).
• Potential for performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing company with a meaningful mission.
• Work in a vibrant, community-focused environment.
• Enjoy interacting with passionate foodies and supporting regional farming.

If you're passionate about food, sustainability, and enjoy engaging with people, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

October 31, 2024