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Culinary Production Specialist

Hunter & Hilsberg
Homer, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026

About Us

Hunter & Hilsberg is a “small-batch” specialty maker of fruit spreads, jams, jellies, chutneys, preserves and sauces supplying gourmet stores, farm markets, grocery and food service customers throughout the country.

We are looking for those with a passion for artisanal foods who are detail-oriented and have a positive outlook to join our small team and become a highly skilled maker of fruit preserves.

What You'll Do

As much an art as it is a science, you will work with a small team and learn all aspects of turning simple ingredients into shelf-stable, high quality, old-school-style fruit preserves.

The goal in this position is to become fully trained alongside the company founders and fellow jam-makers in order to be skilled at managing the entire production process.

The work as part of a small team involves product preparation, following process formulations, cooking, packaging, record-keeping and cleaning in accordance with Global Food Safety Initiative and Safe Quality Foods principles.

Expectations

Available to work Mondays through Fridays, between 8:45 am until completion of each day's batch close-out (ca. 5-6 pm).

Diligently learn all aspects of the jam-making process.

Provide mutual support to all team members and fellow batch managers.

Ensure all quality assurance and food safety control points are met.

Capable to identify and complete open tasks.

Be fully capable to lead and manage the batch process, once trained.

Have the following attributes:

· Reliable

· Able to work cooperatively with others

· Positive & encouraging to others

· Able to lift 30-50 pounds, repeatedly

· Able to stand for extended periods of time

· Cleanliness

· Detail-oriented

Experience

If you have experience working in food service, farming, food production or other manufacturing environments, or have personal skills and experience with canning, cooking, baking, and other crafting, please be sure to highlight it in your application or in a cover letter.

Pay rate and any bonus pay are graduated based on a number of factors, including experience, the amount of team and batch responsibility carried daily, full time or part time status, length of time with the company, and individual performance.

This position is full-time for those 18 years of age or older.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25

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