OPEN JOB POSITIONS WITH RAVEN & BOAR FARM AND HUDSON CHARCUTERIE KITCHEN

PRODUCTION + COMPLIANCE MANAGER

JOB
PRODUCTION & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

LOCATION
Hudson Valley Charcuterie / Raven & Boar
East Chatham, New York

POSITION TYPE
Full-Time

POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Production & Compliance Manager to oversee daily operations within our USDA-inspected facility. This position combines production leadership, food safety management, inventory control, wholesale fulfillment, and team supervision.

The ideal candidate possesses strong butchery and food production skills, understands USDA food safety requirements, and is comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES
Production Management
• Manage day-to-day production operations
• Coordinate weekly production schedules
• Oversee fabrication of pork primals and retail cuts
• Lead production of fresh sausage and value-added products
• Monitor yields and production efficiency
• Train and supervise production staff
Food Safety & Compliance
• Maintain HACCP plans, SOPs, SSOPs, and GMP programs
• Conduct pre-operational and operational inspections
• Manage temperature monitoring and food safety records
• Coordinate environmental and product testing programs
• Interface professionally with USDA inspectors
• Review labels and ensure regulatory compliance
 Inventory & Procurement
• Manage ingredient, packaging, and supply inventories
• Coordinate purchasing and receiving
• Track production inputs and finished goods
• Maintain inventory systems and production records
 Wholesale & Fulfillment
• Coordinate wholesale order fulfillment
• Manage product packaging and labeling
• Ensure accurate order preparation and shipment
• Support customer and distributor relationships

Required QUALIFICATIONS
• 3+ years food production, butchery, or meat processing experience
• Strong knife skills and fabrication experience
• Experience managing food safety systems
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Reliable transportation

Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
• HACCP certification
• USDA-inspected processing experience
• Food Safety certification ( ie: Servsafe, or similar )
• Experience with inventory management systems
• Experience training staff
• Knowledge of charcuterie, sausage production, and whole-animal utilization

COMPENSATION
• $25-$30 / hr. Competitive compensation based on experience. Opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and participation in a growing regional food business.

TO APPLY
Please email a brief cover letter and resume outlining your interest and relevant experience. Candidates should be prepared to provide a minimum of two professional references to contact [AT] ravenandboar.com

JOB: APPRENTICE BUTCHER & CHARCUTERIE ASSISTANT

JOB
PRODUCTION & COMPLIANCE MANAGER

LOCATION
Hudson Valley Charcuterie / Raven & Boar
East Chatham, New York

POSITION TYPE
Part-Time -or- Full-Time, Hourly, Depending on Experience

POSITION SUMMARY
This role is ideal for someone interested in butchery, culinary arts, farming, food production, fermentation, or local food systems. No formal butchery experience is required. We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented individual eager to learn specialized skills in a professional production environment.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
• Whole-animal butchery and meat fabrication
• Sausage making, charcuterie, and curing
• USDA food processing and HACCP systems
• Inventory management and wholesale fulfillment
• Production planning and small food business operations

 Required QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in refrigerated environments
• Ability to lift 50 pounds repeatedly

 Preferred QUALIFICATIONS
• Interest in farming, food production, culinary arts, or local food systems
• Kitchen, farm, warehouse, or food-service experience
• Basic knife skills
• Food Safety certification ( ie: Servsafe, or similar )

RESPONSIBILITIES

 Assist with:
• Whole-animal butchery and value-added meat production
• Sausage, charcuterie, packaging, labeling, and order fulfillment
• USDA food safety, sanitation, and HACCP procedures
• Inventory management, receiving, and stock organization
• Wholesale and farmers market order preparation
• Equipment cleaning, maintenance, and facility sanitation

WORK ENVIRONMENT
This is a physically active position involving standing, lifting, bending, repetitive tasks, and working in refrigerated production environments.

WHY WORK WITH US?
Team members gain hands-on experience in artisanal food production, whole-animal butchery, charcuterie, and small-scale food business operations with opportunities for advancement into production, food safety, butchery, and management roles.

COMPENSATION
• $18-$20 / hr. Competitive compensation based on experience. Opportunities for advancement, continuing education, and participation in a growing regional food business.

TO APPLY
Please email a brief cover letter and resume outlining your interest and relevant experience. Candidates should be prepared to provide a minimum of two professional references to contact [AT] ravenandboar.com

MARKETEER(S)

Looking for customer-facing driver(s) and salespersons to work one or more of our Farmers’ Market booths and / or local special events and pop-ups.

Training provided.

Potential to grow and additional sales duties, more hours may be available, for the right candidate

MUST WORK WEEKENDS!

Work as a key salesperson at farmers' markets:

• PROVIDE customer service, USING A POS system

• Ensure MARKET BOOTH operateS smoothly, maintaining cleanliness, sanitation, and equipment maintenance

• Drive company vehicles to and from market locations (for eligible candidates).

• Set up, operate, and break down market booths, including handling tents, PACKED COOLERS, tables, signage, and POS systems. REPORTING ISSUES TO MANAGEMENT IN REAL TIME TO ASSURE PROPERLY FUNCTIONING MARKET BOOTH.

• Grill and serve SAMPLES at markets.

DESIRED SKILLS / QUALITIES FOR MARKETEER POSITION(S):

• sales experience and / or experience with square pos system ( or similar )

• passion for local food, farming and the desire to learn more

• ability to problem solve under pressure or adverse conditions in a calm, collected manner.

Reliable transportation or commuting plan is required. WE ARE A VERY SMALL TEAM AND RELAY ON EVERY MEMBER TO BE ON TIME FOR EVERY SHIFT. EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT EXPECTED TO DRIVE FOR THE POSITION, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE A RELIABLE COMMUTING PLAN ( AND BACKUP PLAN ) TO SHOW YOUR ABILITY TO ARRIVE TO WORK CONSISTENTLY AND ON TIME.

PLEASE INTRODUCE YOURSELF IN AN EMAIL and ATTACH PDF FILES OF resume/cv/background WITH 3 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES ( THAT WE MAY CONTACT DURING INTERVIEW PROCESS )

to contact [[at]] ravenandboar . com

Compensation/Schedule: Part-time hourly position starts at $17-22/hr with GROWTH potential FOR the right CANDIDATE.

HUDSON INDOOR MARKET HOURS: 10AM-1PM ( + loading/packing/setup/restocking )
HUDSON OUTDOOR MARKET HOURS: 9AM-1PM ( + loading/packing/setup/restocking )
FT. GREENE OUTDOOR MARKET HOURS: 8AM - 2PM ( + loading/packing/setup/restocking )