Do you love local food? Do you have experience in or have a passion for ranching, farming, food distribution, food or cooking?
Are you a team-driven doer who makes things happen?
We are looking for career-driven individuals to join our team. We are a fast-paced, high-volume enterprise tasked with bringing Colorado's cornucopia of local food to our customers. Grow with us!
All positions are compensated based on experience. Staff receive a 20% discount on food and paid leave and health insurance available for full time! To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com. Jobs are open until the right candidate is found.
Are you a team-driven doer who makes things happen?
We are looking for career-driven individuals to join our team. We are a fast-paced, high-volume enterprise tasked with bringing Colorado's cornucopia of local food to our customers. Grow with us!
All positions are compensated based on experience. Staff receive a 20% discount on food and paid leave and health insurance available for full time! To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com. Jobs are open until the right candidate is found.
Culinary Specialist
Position Description: We are seeking a passionate individual to turn fresh, local produce into staff meals, catered events, deli products, and value-added items. Love of local food required. Examples of products that we want to see coming out of the kitchen include pickled beets, pickled radishes, quinoa salads, potato salads, and more.
Experience: A general comfort, efficiency, and competent productivity in the kitchen is required. Previous commercial kitchen experience is desired but not required. Working on a team, an attention to details in cleaning, and willingness to work with not what you want but what we have is required. A feeling that food, and local food, is one of the highest art forms is also appreciated.
Hours: Can be Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on availability. This position can develop into a full time career position.
Position Description: We are seeking a passionate individual to turn fresh, local produce into staff meals, catered events, deli products, and value-added items. Love of local food required. Examples of products that we want to see coming out of the kitchen include pickled beets, pickled radishes, quinoa salads, potato salads, and more.
Experience: A general comfort, efficiency, and competent productivity in the kitchen is required. Previous commercial kitchen experience is desired but not required. Working on a team, an attention to details in cleaning, and willingness to work with not what you want but what we have is required. A feeling that food, and local food, is one of the highest art forms is also appreciated.
Hours: Can be Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on availability. This position can develop into a full time career position.
Warehouse Aggregator
Position Description: This is the core of our business where a love of local food and an attention to detail go a long way to making the whole system thrive and function. Details are aplenty and Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Ability to lift 50 lbs, follow and read lists, and communicate with your team is required.
Experience: We can always train the right individuals, but experience in warehousing, local foods, wholesaling, retailing, inventory management are big pluses!
Hours: Can be Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on availability.
Position Description: This is the core of our business where a love of local food and an attention to detail go a long way to making the whole system thrive and function. Details are aplenty and Teamwork Makes the Dream Work! Ability to lift 50 lbs, follow and read lists, and communicate with your team is required.
Experience: We can always train the right individuals, but experience in warehousing, local foods, wholesaling, retailing, inventory management are big pluses!
Hours: Can be Part-Time or Full-Time, depending on availability.
Renewable Energy Coordinator
Position Description: This position will coordinate sustainable business development and start up strategy across the intersection of several businesses operating at the renewable energy, agricultural, and eco-tourism park in Mosca, CO. This includes the planning and assisting with the development of an EPA-funded, solar heated, anaerobic digester facility within the context of the other technologies and other businesses of Valley Roots Food Hub retail/wholesale, the San Luis Valley Distillery, and Carbone Wine. This position includes marketing, recruiting, event planning, educational programs, financial analyses, grant and proposal writing, business and project development, and general admin support.
Experience: Excellent written and oral communications skills required. Computer proficiency in the Office suite, as well as basic graphic and website design preferred. A candidate who is a jump starter, knows where and how to plug in, and has a passion for renewable energy, local food, and making connections is who we are looking for! A sense of humor and creative outlook is a must!
Hours: 32-40 hours per week, some remote work possible
Compensation: DOE with room to grow
Follow Up: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Position Description: This position will coordinate sustainable business development and start up strategy across the intersection of several businesses operating at the renewable energy, agricultural, and eco-tourism park in Mosca, CO. This includes the planning and assisting with the development of an EPA-funded, solar heated, anaerobic digester facility within the context of the other technologies and other businesses of Valley Roots Food Hub retail/wholesale, the San Luis Valley Distillery, and Carbone Wine. This position includes marketing, recruiting, event planning, educational programs, financial analyses, grant and proposal writing, business and project development, and general admin support.
Experience: Excellent written and oral communications skills required. Computer proficiency in the Office suite, as well as basic graphic and website design preferred. A candidate who is a jump starter, knows where and how to plug in, and has a passion for renewable energy, local food, and making connections is who we are looking for! A sense of humor and creative outlook is a must!
Hours: 32-40 hours per week, some remote work possible
Compensation: DOE with room to grow
Follow Up: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Renewable Energy Tech and Mechanic
Position Description: We are looking for someone to actively work on our fleet of trucks, our expanding infrastructure, and develop a shop in Mosca. This position also includes the development, operation, and maintenance of various renewable energy programs including anaerobic digestion, woodchip gasification, steam systems, biodiesel, ethanol, solar thermal, and photovoltaics. The position may also include basic facility, grounds, water, and landscape management.
Experience: Knowledge of diesel and gas engines and trucks required, with a vision in the future of other alternative fuels and energy sources. Previous experience with 26,000 GVWR box trucks and refrigeration units also preferred but we are willing to train. Third party educational training in heavy trucks, HVAC, and/or RE systems may be included. Previous professional mechanical, engineering, or trade experience a plus. A basic foundational understanding of thermodynamics and energy systems required.
Hours: 32-40 hours per week, seasonably dependent, and some on-call roadside assistance preferred
Compensation: Competitive wages DOE, please inquire
Follow Up: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Denver & Front Range Driver
Position Description: This driving and customer service position is the connection between the bounty of the valley and the markets of Denver. This person works within the team of Valley Roots yet is mostly by themselves on the open road and in the various business of our stakeholders doing deliveries and pick ups. The shifts starts on Thursdays about 1:00 pm at the Valley Roots warehouse in Mosca where they then drive to Denver Thursday night, stay in a hotel, and then serves Denver and the Front Range all day Friday. An average shift logs about 15-20 hours over these two days.
Experience: Experience and knowledge of non-CDL diesel box trucks with refrigeration units and a GVWR of 26,000 lbs a plus. A good driving record and familiarity with Colorado local foods is beneficial. A sense of humor, creative attitude, and willingness to serve our customers a must. Must be physically able and able to lift 50 lbs. A good cell phone communicator is also a bonus!
Hours: Thursdays & Fridays every week, other shifts could be available
Compensation: Competitive wages DOE, overtime, and food purchase discounts available
Contact: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Retail Associate
Position Description: We are seeking employees for the in-person market, opening soon in Mosca, CO! Employees will be trained on our local food products, payment system, and operations.
Responsibilities: Maintaining a clean, organized market; helping customers find what they need; and processing payments.
Experience: Good customer service skills required, familiarity with POS systems, and a love of local foods.
Hours: Part to full time, seasonably dependent, but could also jump on other roles in off season
Follow Up: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Position Description: We are looking for someone to actively work on our fleet of trucks, our expanding infrastructure, and develop a shop in Mosca. This position also includes the development, operation, and maintenance of various renewable energy programs including anaerobic digestion, woodchip gasification, steam systems, biodiesel, ethanol, solar thermal, and photovoltaics. The position may also include basic facility, grounds, water, and landscape management.
Experience: Knowledge of diesel and gas engines and trucks required, with a vision in the future of other alternative fuels and energy sources. Previous experience with 26,000 GVWR box trucks and refrigeration units also preferred but we are willing to train. Third party educational training in heavy trucks, HVAC, and/or RE systems may be included. Previous professional mechanical, engineering, or trade experience a plus. A basic foundational understanding of thermodynamics and energy systems required.
Hours: 32-40 hours per week, seasonably dependent, and some on-call roadside assistance preferred
Compensation: Competitive wages DOE, please inquire
Follow Up: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Denver & Front Range Driver
Position Description: This driving and customer service position is the connection between the bounty of the valley and the markets of Denver. This person works within the team of Valley Roots yet is mostly by themselves on the open road and in the various business of our stakeholders doing deliveries and pick ups. The shifts starts on Thursdays about 1:00 pm at the Valley Roots warehouse in Mosca where they then drive to Denver Thursday night, stay in a hotel, and then serves Denver and the Front Range all day Friday. An average shift logs about 15-20 hours over these two days.
Experience: Experience and knowledge of non-CDL diesel box trucks with refrigeration units and a GVWR of 26,000 lbs a plus. A good driving record and familiarity with Colorado local foods is beneficial. A sense of humor, creative attitude, and willingness to serve our customers a must. Must be physically able and able to lift 50 lbs. A good cell phone communicator is also a bonus!
Hours: Thursdays & Fridays every week, other shifts could be available
Compensation: Competitive wages DOE, overtime, and food purchase discounts available
Contact: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Retail Associate
Position Description: We are seeking employees for the in-person market, opening soon in Mosca, CO! Employees will be trained on our local food products, payment system, and operations.
Responsibilities: Maintaining a clean, organized market; helping customers find what they need; and processing payments.
Experience: Good customer service skills required, familiarity with POS systems, and a love of local foods.
Hours: Part to full time, seasonably dependent, but could also jump on other roles in off season
Follow Up: Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com
Ruby on Rails Software Developer
Position Description: We are seeking a Ruby on Rails software developer to curate our online ordering platform called Local Orbit. Email Nick Chambers at nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com.
Position Description: We are seeking a Ruby on Rails software developer to curate our online ordering platform called Local Orbit. Email Nick Chambers at nick@valleyrootsfoodhub.com.
