Part-time Kitchen Production Assistant

WE’RE HIRING! We’re looking for another production assistant for our kitchen in Belfast, Maine! We are a small but mighty team and you could be here with us making kimchi and ferments, yummy Asian snacks for the farmers market, and helping us with restaurant popups and catering events. To apply, send us an email at hello@redkettlekimchi.com with the subject line “Red Kettle job application,” a cover letter, and a current resume. Thanks!

Overview
Red Kettle Foods LLC, maker of Red Kettle Kimchi, is hiring for a part-time production assistant in our kitchen in Belfast, Maine. We’re looking for someone to help make and package kimchi, with opportunities to grow with the business as we grow! Build relationships with other Midcoast food producers and food businesses throughout Maine while making a delicious, healthy, and timeless product – kimchi! Our ideal candidate is someone who has previous experience in the restaurant or foodservice industry, has an eye for detail and precision, and really enjoys using those knife skills ??

Hours
15-20 hours a week with flexible schedule. Nights/weekends are NOT required!
This job listing is for summer/fall 2025, starting in August, but we'd love to see the right candidate move into a year-round position with us!

Compensation
Starting at $18.25/hour

Responsibilities

• chopping vegetables, measuring and mixing ingredients, and other cooking tasks
• taking pH and temperature readings of fermented products
• packaging kimchi and other finished products for sale
• clean and sanitize cookware, cooking utensils, and kitchen surfaces
• monitor stock and quality of ingredients and supplies
• load and unload product, supplies, and equipment as needed
• assisting with prep and service for catering, farmers markets, or pop-up events
  If you're a good fit, there are definitely more opportunities for you!

Requirements

• knowledge of safe knife handling and advanced knife skills
• must be able to stand for long periods of time
• must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 lbs
• must be comfortable loading and unloading supplies and equipment to tight spaces or high shelving
• experience with allergen safety training and cross-contamination/cross-contact risks in a commercial kitchen

Qualifications/Licenses

• at least 1 year prior professional experience in restaurants/food service (BOH preferred)
• Servsafe Food Handler or equivalent food handling certificate
• Accredited Food Allergen course completion (if you don’t have these two current certs, we will reimburse course fees for the right candidate!)
• drivers license

Skills and Qualities

• punctual, with excellent time management and organizational skills
• works with speed and accuracy in a commercial kitchen environment
• enjoys perfecting recipes and processes
• enjoys food science
• personable with good customer service skills