Good Food Jobs is a gastro-job search tool, designed to link people looking for meaningful food work with the businesses that need their energy, enthusiasm, and intellect. We post opportunities with farmers and food artisans, policy makers and purveyors, retailers and restaurateurs, economists, ecologists, and more.
the gastrognomes is a blog for food lovers who want to put their passions to work. We profile the most interesting, engaging, and unlikely food professionals that we find, and we publish them here to inspire you.
NICE THINGS PEOPLE SAY
Thank you both for all the work you continue to do with Good Food Jobs on behalf of those of us who aspire to do work that is meaningful and enjoyable.
- Jen, GFJ Fan
Thanks so much for creating your wonderful website!
- Trevor, GFJ Fan
I've been on the Good Food Jobs e-mail list since before the launch, and it's been awesome to get my e-mail every week, and watch the number and caliber of the jobs grow.
- Megan, GFJ Fan
We're so glad to be of service.
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For those of you who don't live in the Northeast, or don't have loved ones who do, the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy may be not much more than a sound bite on the news. We at Good Food Jobs are lucky enough to report that the worst we experienced was a power outage measured in hours instead of days, and the loss of a hometown's beach cabanas on the Jersey shore. It can be easy to count your blessings, and even easier to overlook the comforts you enjoy that others can't. While it's our personal and professional policy to focus on rebuilding, the fact is that many folks are still cleaning up, or worse - just trying to stay warm and fed, before they can think about putting things back together.
If you're wondering what you can do to help, or where you can find more information about the impact of the storm, take some time to listen to Heritage Radio Network's coverage of Sandy's impact on the food community (in summary below).
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Restaurants and small food businesses across the region remain without power, and have suffered significant loss of inventory, equipment and revenue. Staff has gone days without employment and are unsure of when they will be back to work. Some businesses may not re-open.
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Food entrepreneurs and restaurants in heavily impacted areas of RedHook and Rockaway Beach, Brooklyn, are working together to feed each other and navigate the logistics of insurance claims, FEMA, and state or federal disaster relief. They need your support.
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Clogged roadways, compromised ports, gas shortages, and continued power outages are a challenge for distribution companies as they attempt to replenish food supplies at stores and restaurants impacted by the storm.
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Farmers have missed multiple market days and fishermen in the Northeast are concerned about the halt of demand for fish from closed restaurants and shops.
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Relief agencies are working overtime to feed the influx of people without electricity or food, but their job will not be done when the power returns.
The good news about feeling powerless today is that you have the chance to cast your vote in the presidential election. Let your voice be heard. Do it for the person whose polling place was destroyed, whose car doesn't have enough gas to get them there, or whose life is in too much disarray to take the time or energy to add his or her voice to the chorus.
Hang in there.
Dorothy & Taylor
Co-Founders, Good Food Jobs
THE GASTRO.GNOMES BLOG
Loren Cardeli
Co-Founder & Executive Director
A Growing Culture
Have you ever felt a little starstruck by someone who isn't famous? That's what happens to us when we meet someone doing something so powerful and ambitious for agriculture and/or the environment. Loren's story of discovering his passion as a high school student and channeling it into an organization that has him traveling the globe to create global change has us speechless with excitement and inspiration. If you want to learn more about Loren or about his non-profit, A Growing Culture, get in touch with him and find out where he's going next. Read More
GOOD FOOD JOB HIGHLIGHTS
and over 500 other active jobs, too . . . see the full website for the latest.
LOCAL MARKETING ROCK STAR
Greenling
Houston, TX
Yes, we're excited about any job that offers benefits of free and/or discounted good food products.
6 MONTH APPRENTICESHIP
The FARM at Locusts on Hudson
Staatsburg, NY
Or daily meditation, regular classes, housing, and an $800/month stipend to learn valuable information that will change your life for the better.
VARIOUS SEASONAL FARM & CAMP JOBS
Emandal -- A Farm on a River
Willits, CA
Or a private bedroom, 3 meals a day (even on your days off), and a stipend.
see more good food jobs at goodfoodjobs.com
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