Project EATS (PE) seeks a food service worker with managerial or shift leader experience to join
its dynamic and growing team as a Chef Assistant. This role will assist the Culinary and Product
Manager in the day-to-day operations of Prepared EATS, our new eatery at The Market Line
located on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Prepared EATS eatery is opening in May 2022, will
offer plant-based soups, sandwiches, salads, fresh vegetables, beverages, and daily specials.
Since 2009, Project EATS has sustainably grown and equitably distributed fresh, hyper-local,
organically grown food on 20 small-plot, high-yield, neighborhood farms in communities across
New York City that need better access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food. Prepared EATS will
increase Project EATS’ goal to increase New Yorker’s consumption of nutritious food by making
delicious, plant-based meals accessible and affordable to all city dwellers.
This position is based out of our Market Line location (Essex Market) and our commissary
kitchen in Harlem. Prepared EATS will be open at the Market Line Wednesday through Sunday
from 11:00 am – 7:00 pm and commissary shifts will be three days a week, schedule TBC.
Reporting to the Culinary and Product Manager, the Chef Assistant will work in our Harlem
commissary kitchen and at the Project EATs, Prepared EATS eatery located inside of Market
Line, to assist in the preparation and serving of all prepared food items. The Prepared EATS
eatery doubles as Project EATS Lower East Side Farm Stand, which is staffed by Project EATS
Sales Staff. The Chef Assistant will report to the Culinary and Product Manager but work
alongside sales staff while onsite at the Lower East Side Market Line eatery.
The primary responsibilities of the Chef Assistant are as follows:
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked and expected to perform
different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project
EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities
and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status
or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
To apply for this position, please forward a resume, as well as a substantive cover letter
outlining your interests and qualifications via e-mail to: admin@projecteats.org. NO CALLS
PLEASE.
Salary Range: $42,000 – $44,000 Commensurate with experience.
Project EATS (PE) seeks an experienced instructor to join its dynamic and growing team as Learning Program Coordinator and Instructor for school-based and community programs. Our learning programs are designed for youth, families, and adults who live in the communities where we develop community-based food systems consisting of small-plot, high-yield farms, plant-based enterprises, and activities that increase people’s consumption of healthy, nutritious food.
The Learning Program Coordinator and Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing our school and community learning programs and reports to our Community Program Manager.
Responsibilities include cultivating and managing our relationships with public schools, community partners, and residents. Currently, our learning programs are offered in the following communities: Brownsville (Brooklyn), Belmont (Bronx), the Lower East Side and East Harlem (Manhattan), and Hollis (Queens).
Since 2009, Project EATS has sustainably grown and equitably distributed fresh, hyper-local,
organically grown food on 20 small-plot, high-yield, neighborhood farms in 14 New York City communities where people need better access fresh, healthy, nutritious food, and provided learning programs in 12 public schools.
Program Development & Implementation
Engage & Enroll Program Participants
Ongoing Program Evaluation
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be asked and expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.
This role will require working hours that best serve and benefit our communities’ needs and may fall outside of traditional working hours of Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
To apply for this position, please forward a resume, as well as a substantive cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications via e-mail to: admin@projecteats.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.
Salary Range: $45,000 – $48,000 Commensurate with experience.
Project EATS seeks an experienced manager to join our dynamic and growing team as manager of our community programs. These programs are designed to engage youth, families, and adults in activities that increase their appreciation and support for community-based agriculture; plant-based meals; increased consumption of fresh, nutritious food; and the development of strong ties and collective efforts between themselves, their neighbors and other community stakeholders that increase their ability to live healthy lives and thrive in their communities.
Community programs are developed and provided in communities where Project EATS develops community-based food systems. These systems consist of small plot, high-yield farms, plant-based enterprises; resident workforce development programs and employment; and community programs. The Community Program Manager is responsible for community program staff and activities including community awareness and involvement; school and community-based learning programs; Free Saturday Breakfast, food Farmacies and pantries; resident workshops and volunteer programs; operation and management of community-based WIFI and FM communication networks; dinners, festivals, movies, dialogues, and temporary art installations. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations.
Since 2009, Project EATS has sustainably grown and equitably distributed fresh, hyper-local,
organically grown food on 20 small-plot, high-yield, neighborhood farms in 14 New York City communities where people need better access fresh, healthy, nutritious food, and provided learning programs in 12 public schools. Currently, we work with community partners to offer these programs in the following communities: Brownsville (Brooklyn), Belmont (Bronx), the Lower East Side and East Harlem (Manhattan).
Program Management
Program Development & Implementation
Finances & Administration
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be asked and expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
To apply for this position, please forward a resume, as well as a substantive cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications via e-mail to: admin@projecteats.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.
Salary Range: $50,000 – $52,500 Commensurate with experience.
Project EATS (PE) seeks an ambitious and personable organizer to join its dynamic and growing team as Food Distribution Coordinator. This position reports to the PE Community Programs Manager, and is responsible for the successful coordination, operation and evaluation of PE’s pantry distributions.
Since 2009, Project EATS has sustainably grown and equitably distributed fresh, hyper-local,
organically grown food on 20 small-plot, high-yield, neighborhood farms in 14 New York City communities where people need better access fresh, healthy, nutritious food, and provided learning programs in 12 public schools. We operate pantries in the following communities: Brownsville (Brooklyn), Belmont (Bronx), and the Lower East Side (Manhattan).
The primary responsibilities of the Food Distribution Coordinator are as follows.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties, and you may be asked and expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
To apply for this position, please forward a resume, as well as a substantive cover letter outlining your interests and qualifications via e-mail to: admin@projecteats.org. NO CALLS PLEASE.
Salary Range: $43,000 – $44,500 Commensurate with experience.
Project EATS (PE) seeks an experienced sales manager in food sales to join its dynamic and
growing team. Our Sales Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing a sales
strategy for our fresh produce and plant-based prepared food products. This position is
responsible for the management of PE’s sales operations and staff at our three community-based
farm stands, PE’s food stall in The Market Line at Essex Crossing, institutional sales, pop-up stand
opportunities, and online sales. The Sales Manager reports to PE’s Director of Operations.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked and expected to perform
different tasks as necessitated by your manager.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project
EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual
capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran
status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
To apply for this position, please forward a resume, as well as a substantive cover letter
outlining your interests and qualifications via e-mail to: admin@projecteats.org. NO CALLS
PLEASE.
Salary Range: $55,000 – $57,000 Commensurate with experience.
Project EATS (PE) seeks experienced seasonal farmers to join its dynamic and growing team. Through your work you will use organic, high-yield farming methods to establish financially viable small plot farms in communities that need fresh, healthy, nutritious food.
You will assist in developing and supporting a skilled and dedicated team of farm volunteers and resident workforce farmers. You will also assist in the installation of new PE farm operations in new locations and participate in community farm activities that strengthen resident ties, use, and support of their community-based farms.
Seasonal farmers will work at our various sites. In 2022, PE will operate 5 farms that are in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens with two farms at rooftop locations.
Work with farm managers and other seasonal farmers to effectively carry out and achieve the goals of PE’s 2022 farm operations plan for sustainably growing food at each farm that meet the standards and goals set for crop yields, quality, and crop loss.
Daily Farm Operations
You will be responsible for incorporating and using PE”s farming methods and techniques in:
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be asked and expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your supervisor.
Equal employment opportunity and having a diverse staff are fundamental principles at Project
EATS where employment and promotional opportunities are based upon individual
capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sexual
orientation/preference, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran
status or any other protected characteristic as established under law.
To apply for this position, please forward a resume, as well as a substantive cover letter
outlining your interests and qualifications via e-mail to: admin@projecteats.org. NO CALLS
PLEASE.
Salary Range: $17 – $20/hour Commensurate with experience.