Sugarsnap is made up of a fabulous team of people who share a few things in common. We like to work hard; we are passionate about locally sourced and sustainable ingredients; and we love good food.If you are interested in joining our team and are looking for employment, please review the open positions.
Please contact us contact@thesnapvt.com for more information and a job description for any of these open positions.
Event/Production Cook
Sugarsnap Catering is a fast paced Farm to Table operation with drop off and full service catering. We have a 3 acre farm that we use all the product for.
We are looking for seasonal candidates and long term staff to join our production Kitchen Team in our Commissary Kitchen and on Off site Events. The right candidate must have at least 1-2 years related culinary work experience, must be professional with a positive attitude and reliable. We are seeking talented individuals who can work independently, prepare foods and effectively complete tasks during off site events.Successful candidates have a Strong work ethic, sense of urgency and how to organize themselves, basic knife skills, able to take direction well & take initiative as needed.
Specific duties include and are not limited to:Set up and clean up of station and kitchen, dishes, making sandwiches, casseroles, salads, soups, sauces, protein & vegetable cookery for events. Flexible schedule a must.
A definite passion for food, it's quality and integrity are essential. We are a highly collaborative team that is looking for someone that has high expectations for themselves and others around them.
Event Coordinator
Sugarsnap’s Event Coordinator (EC) position is a full time, hourly wage team member of Sugarsnap’s Full Service operation. The EC is responsible for organizing and detailing events and on-site Event Management. In addition, the Event Coordinator, works on projects to benefit the organization of the full service department as assigned.
The ideal candidate has a “can do” attitude, flexible schedule, positive outlook, strong work ethic and solution orientation. The EC must be able to solve problems and communicate with all departments:
Customer Service:ensure the highest caliber of customer service in all aspects of the event construction process including: professional conduct and demeanor and attention to detail through planning the small details and overall client satisfaction at the event.
Communication:Provides effective, clear and organized communication with all Sugarsnap departments to relay appropriate information as needed through verbal and written communication to ensure that Kitchen is executing orders to the clients requests
Most important, Sugarsnap’s event coordinator will be a champion of overall continuous improvement, emphasizing to all team and event staff members the importance (and fun) of making Sugarsnap events successful, aesthetically appealing, and smooth.
Organized & Efficient: Key to the success of this position due to variable moving parts of the job, Must have proven ability to juggle projects and events.
Daily Operational Tasks
- Coordination/Office Support for Event Producers & D.O.O
- Table and Floor Layouts---Set ups and signage
- Preparing and executing packouts
- Resetting Kits, organizing inventory, other small projects/duties
- Cleaning Inventory spaces
- Follow weekly tasks or projects assigned by the D.O.O
- Following Event Process document and communicate clearly to D.O.O and Event Producer
- Organization: detailing and organizing online documents, organize and clean supplies in the office
- Cross training: provide coverage to the Sales team with phone messages when necessary
- Meetings: ensure that events are detailed out in a timely manner for the weekly meeting, with all pertinent information present; static meeting with D.O.O; Events meeting weekly with the team
Event Execution
- Helping to mentor and motivate event staff/servers through onsite training
- Leader for on site Event Management either in packout /packin or thru closing event
- Setting up for events: food signs, polish chafing dishes, wrap equipment for travel, organize FOH & bar packouts for day off transportation to the event site
- Monitor the event as a whole and take care of anything that arises unexpectedly and assure all customer requests and expectations are met by executing the planning document to managing
- Constantly striving to bring forth the best quality and consistent presentation to each customer while keeping within the vision of the Sugarsnap brandclean up procedures onsite and at TP. Manage all (bar, FOH, kitchen) onsite staff from task execution, dress code, presentation of food
- As Event Manager assure that all presentation adheres to Sugarsnap’s mission and expectation to the customer
- Understanding allergies and guest needs thru ingredient deck and communication with the kitchen
- Working any events as needed in any role. Acting as a key example to professionalism both for the client and the Sugarsnap Brand. Help execute and oversee all off site catering events as scheduled, either as the event’s Onsite Event Manager or another staff position
- Will work with the Sales Producer and D.O.O through following systems and procedures of the Full Service Department.
- Will also work with the D.O.O and Kitchen regarding pending orders and food quality to ensure that the customer’s needs and requests are met. The Event Coordinator will
Minimum Skills Required
- Experience – Ideal candidate will have at least 1 year year of hands on catering experience and/or serving experience
- Leadership – As an entrepreneurial company, it is essential that every leader on the team is capable of inspiring employees, partners and customers every day.
- Customer Orientation – At Sugarsnap, all team members are first and foremost advocates for our customers, which means that they should always be considering the customer’s needs first. Must be attuned to our clients’ needs and concerns, helping us to serve them better (and more profitably).
- Organization –Personal system for keeping track of all small and large detail for a plethora of events requires extreme organization to be successful.
- Attention to Detail – Coordinator must pay close attention to all details at events, including; food quality, presentation, staffing and customer requests.
- Problem Solving – When something's not right, there may not be time to consult with others before solving the problem, so the event manager must be confident in making quick decision.
- Initiative – Every team member be capable and confident of taking initiative to improve our business on a daily basis.
Dishwasher, PT or FT
Right candidate must be reliable with a positive attitude. Able to multitask, work independently and efficiently. Looking for help Monday-Sunday 10-6:00 pm (could be a bit earlier if needed) to do the following tasks in our Production Commissary Kitchen:
- Cleaning and sanitizing all dishes
- Taking Trash and Recycling out
- Sweeping & Mopping Retail, Kitchen and Storage Floors
- Deep Cleaning Tasks as assigned
- Light Prep work as needed
- Working events in a back of the house capacity as needed
Minimum requirements for the position:
- Show up and on time
- No call outs
- 1 year commitment
- Able to lift 50 #, be on your feet for extended times
- Positive attitude with willingness to do whatever it takes for the team
We are looking for the right person to join our face paced team!
Cook/Delivery Driver
Sugarsnap Catering is a fast paced Farm to Table operation with drop off and full service catering. We have a 3 acre farm that we use all the product for.
We are looking for seasonal candidates and long term staff to join our production Kitchen Team in our Commissary Kitchen with a focus on a specific 7 day per week client that we provide dinners to.
Specific duties include and are not limited to:Set up and clean up of station and kitchen, dishes, production of food for client dinners and delivery of food. General schedule would be 10am- 6:30 pm (definatley includes weekends--probably Tuesday/wed off)
Successful candidates have a Strong work ethic, sense of urgency and how to organize themselves, basic knife skills, able to take direction well & take initiative as needed. At least 1 year in face paced production kitchen ideal, but not required. A definite passion for food, it's quality and integrity are essential. We are a highly collaborative team that is looking for someone that has high expectations for themselves and others around them.
