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Position available for Assistant Farm Cook.  
Seasonal part time in spring, full time for summer.  Some weekend hours for special events.
Tasks/Expectations:
Following daily instructions for food prep and preservation from Head Cook
Knowledge of baking, cooking, preserving (such as freezing, canning, and dehydrating)
Clean up during food preparation
Clean kitchen at the end of work day- sweeping, mopping, washing dishes
Honey processing and bottling
Requirements:
Food Handler’s License
High school diploma or equivalent
Interest in creating tasty food with an emphasis on local and organic ingredients

Pay based on kitchen experience.  Please submit resume and cover letter to Heritage Prairie Market, 2N308 Brundige Road, Elburn IL 60119 or to jobs@hpmfarm.com. Applications must be received by April 30, 2009.  No phone calls please.

Position for Farm Intern
Position available seasonally.
Tasks /Expectations:
Farm Duties: Share evening and weekend greenhouse duties with second intern.  Weekends include 1-2 hours of watering/open/closing greenhouses, evenings includes farm walk-through, shutting off sprinklers and closing houses as needed. 
Responsible for feeding, watering, securing farm animals throughout the week. 
Daily responsibilities will be divided between farming (planting, harvesting, weeding, market preparation, etc.) and other.
Special Events Duties: Share weekend duties during event weekends.  Be available on call to troubleshoot problems. 

Stipend is $100- $150 per week based on experience, room, and farm produce.  Room includes shared kitchen, shared bathroom, laundry facilities, Wi-Fi, and private room.  To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and three references to jobs@hpmfarm.com  by April 30, 2009.  No phone calls please.