Employment

The mission of Hawthorne Valley Bakery is to provide the highest quality biodynamic and organic food to the community at reasonable prices and in a profitable manner; in so doing the bakery will support the ongoing mission of Hawthorne Valley Farm and Association (Education, Arts, and Agriculture).

Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trust amongst all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of quality products to our customers. Each staff member is asked to help maintain the bakery as an ethical and positive place to work. In addition the Hawthorne Valley Bakery is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.

PURPOSE:
To assist the bakery operations supervisor and co-workers in the production of products to meet sales, margin and labor goals.

REPORTS TO:
Reports to Bakery Operations Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES:
● Bread production including mixing, caring for pre-ferments, scaling, kneading and
shaping, proofing and baking of dough’s as well as milling of grains.
● Producer of laminated products
● Proficiency at pastry cart set up
● A capability to produce all bakery formulas
● Participate in lot tracking and stocking of inventory including flours and grains
● Participate in packing and invoicing orders
● Participate in cleaning, maintaining and sanitation of equipment and work spaces
● Participate in educational endeavors that support Hawthorne Valley Farm missions

GENERAL
● Attend department meetings
● Perform other tasks assigned by Bakery Operations Supervisor or designated staff
trainer

QUALIFICATIONS
● Well-organized, pays attention to detail
● Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments
● Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
● Ability to do manual work in a production environment, be able to lift 50lbs., move pallets
with a pallet jack, stand for an 8 hour shift
● Good communication skills
● Regular, predictable attendance
● Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
● Professional baking experience, or a culinary degree in Baking and Pastry Arts preferred

COMPENSATION
● Salary commensurate with experience
● Full Hawthorne Valley Association benefits package

$16-20, day shifts beginning at 4am-noon.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a full time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member to prepare attractive healthy dishes for the natural foods deli and to assist the chef in coordinating kitchen operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the chef
• Supervises kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef/Kitchen Supervisor
• Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly conditions
• Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
• Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple demands
• Comfortable working in close quarters with other people
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
• Regular, predictable attendance

Qualifications:

• Experience cooking for restaurant, deli or catering
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions

This is a full time non-exempt position with a starting pay range between of $19-$21 hourly, commensurate with experience.  In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, paid time-off, retirement matching up to 5% at one year, Flexible Spending Accounts, tuition discount and farm store discount.

The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 6am to 2pm.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member to prepare attractive healthy dishes for the natural foods deli and to assist the chef in coordinating kitchen operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the chef
• Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly conditions
• Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
• Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple demands
• Comfortable working in close quarters with other people
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
• Regular, predictable attendance

Qualifications:

• Experience cooking for restaurant, deli or catering
• Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions

This is a part time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $16 hourly. The anticipated shift opening for this position is Thursdays from 11am to 7pm, Fridays from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part-time Weekend Shift Supervisor to ensure prompt, friendly, courteous customer service, accurate cash handling, store security and smooth store operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist customers in locating products, answering questions and placing special orders
• Maintain store in clean, orderly condition and see that spills or other hazards are cleaned up promptly
• Cover floor Staff breaks on register and stock checkout stands with register supplies
• Coordinate floor staff stocking/cleaning when there are no customers to check out
• Train floor staff designated by Operations Manager

Key Success Factors:

• Experience serving the public and handling multiple demands while staying calm
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality
• Communications skills: good listening, giving clear instructions
• Attention to detail, accuracy
• Ability to lead
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 6 months of retail experience
• Familiarity with natural foods

The anticipated schedule for this opening is Saturday mornings from 6am to 2pm.  Part-time employees receive paid sick leave and a 10% discount at the Farm Store.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking for a reliable candidate to fill a part time (appx 28 hrs/week) Cashier/Floor Staff opening. The Cashier’s primary role is to provide prompt, friendly, helpful customer service.  Part-time employees receive paid sick leave and a 10% discount at the Farm Store.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Check out customer purchases quickly and accurately, using correct prices and departments.
• Become familiar with Farm Store policies and products in order to answer customer questions. Refer unresolved questions or problems to Shift Supervisor or other appropriate staff.
• Bag customer purchases as needed and ask customers if they need assistance.
• Open and close out registers following established procedures. Balance cash drawer at end of shift.
• Maintain front end in clean, orderly condition.

Key success factors:

• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle multiple demands
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

Experience serving the public is preferred but not required.  We are willing to train!

The regular shift for this opening is 1pm-7:30pm, flexibility with which days, however some weekend shifts required.  This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting hourly pay rate between $16-$17/hour.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking to fill a Produce Stocker position. If you are looking to keep busy and active while maintaining a fairly regular work schedule, but not looking for a full-time work commitment, this may be the job for you! Part time employees receive a 10% discount at our Farm Store.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers with produce questions and special orders
• Display fruits and vegetables to show abundance and quality while maintaining proper storage conditions
• Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by Produce Buyer
• Trim, wash, bundle produce, following priorities set by Produce Buyer
• Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods promptly, with appropriate notification to Produce Buyer
• Remove trash, clean cases and keep prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Organized, accurate with details
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Regular, predictable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with or interest in natural foods and produce
• Customer service experience

The current shift opening for this position are:

• Wednesdays 11am-7pm
• Thursdays 11am-7pm
• Saturdays 6am-2pm

This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate between $15-$16 per hour. To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking a dynamic, well-rounded, artistic, and experienced Waldorf class teacher to join our rising Grade One class and our lower school faculty for the academic year 2025-26 beginning in September. We are looking for a patient, loving, hardworking individual who shares a love of child development and Waldorf education. This is a full-time position, with benefits, 90% tuition remission, and a starting base salary of $50,000 with an incremental raise in recognition of each year’s experience teaching full-time at a Waldorf School. We also provide a bump-up for teachers who hold a Master’s Degree.

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School serves students from nursery all the way through high school. We are located in the historic Hudson River Valley of New York State and are ideally situated on a 900-acre biodynamic farm surrounded by beautiful views of the nearby Catskill and Berkshire Mountains. Both natural beauty and cultural riches surround us, providing wonderful opportunities for our students, families, and teachers. The school is 2.5 hours north of New York City.

Qualified applicants should have an undergraduate degree as well as a certificate from a recognized Waldorf class-teacher training program. This is a lead-teacher role, and we are only seeking experienced applicants who have worked in a Waldorf setting and can bring their gifts to our school. Our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children, a strong commitment to Waldorf Education, and a dedication to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age. In addition, we are looking for candidates willing to engage in continuous professional development, dedicated to excellence in teaching, and committed to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

We look forward to hearing from you. Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking an experienced High School Science Teacher for the academic year 2025-26. An ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching the typical Physics Blocks in High School (Thermodynamics, Mechanics, Optics, etc.) and supplementing these either by teaching High School Mathematics or Middle School Physics so as to create a full-time position. This position would be part of the high school faculty and take up advisory duties in this department.

Candidates should have had prior experience teaching in a Waldorf high school and should have completed a Waldorf teacher training program and hold Bachelor’s degree; an ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree in education or a field related to Science/Math.

This position is full time and eligible for benefits including 90% tuition remission for faculty children. The base salary is around $50,000 with increases based on years of experience and a bump up for a Master’s Degree.

We are interested in building the diversity of our staff and creating an inclusive community that supports equity by dismantling racist systems and practices. In addition to a commitment to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age, our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children and a strong grounding in Waldorf Education. We are looking for candidates dedicated to excellence in teaching and to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.

Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.

Hawthorne Valley Waldorf School (HVS) is seeking an experienced High School English Teacher for the 2025-26 academic year. An ideal candidate would have an interest in teaching two humanities main lesson blocks and run-through English classes in grades 9 through 12, with the possibility of reaching into Grade 7 and 8, depending on the skills and interests of the person. This position is part of the High School faculty, attends those level meetings, and takes up class advisory duties and other expectations of full-time High School teaching.

Candidates should have prior experience teaching in a Waldorf High School and should have completed a Waldorf teacher training program and hold a Bachelor’s degree; an ideal candidate would have a Master’s Degree in education or a related field. This position is full time and eligible for benefits including 90% tuition remission for faculty children. The base salary is $50,000 with increases based on years of experience and a bump up for a Master’s Degree.

We are interested in building the diversity of our staff and creating an inclusive community that supports equity by dismantling racist systems and practices. In addition to a commitment to the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion work that is so necessary in our age, our teachers must demonstrate an unflagging devotion to children and a strong grounding in Waldorf Education. We are looking for candidates dedicated to excellence in teaching and to developing strong, collaborative working relationships with colleagues, parents, and the wider community.

Please email a letter of interest along with a resume to Karin Almquist, School Director.