Three Stone Hearth. Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities at Three Stone Hearth

About Three Stone Hearth

Three Stone Hearth was founded in 2006 and is a Berkeley-based worker-owner cooperative that produces, packages and sells a weekly menu of healthy, nutrient-dense, home-style prepared foods for sale online (for pick-up or delivery) and in our Brick & Mortar store.

Working at Three Stone Hearth is a great opportunity for engagement in meaningful work, skill development and personal growth. It is a demanding environment, and a rewarding one. Our goal is to build a successful, sustainable business, and cultivate a thriving community within our walls.

About the Workplace

We are committed to creating a self-directed and self-managing workplace, which is always evolving. In 2013, we adopted Holacracy as our "operating system" as a governance structure for organizing our work, which is designed to decentralize authority, raise transparency and encourage full participation. We're looking for people who are excited by this opportunity to participate in a progressive workplace, personal and professional development and a potential path to worker-ownership.

COVID DETAILS

Mask usage within our workplace is now optional when working in our building. Specific criteria that all workers agree to defines when a mask requirement may be reinstated. We have a company Covid protocol that all workers must agree to follow.

Specific employment opportunities are listed below. Please read through the entire "position overview" prior to applying. To apply, email hiring@threestonehearth.com

Interested applicants should send a current resume and cover letter. Please DO NOT CALL, do not leave phone messages and do not drop in. We will only consider candidates that contact us through email. Email should include a basic introduction and a little about yourself, your email, phone number and your current resume. ALL positions are classified as non-exempt.

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

Production Cook Position Overview

Three Stone Hearth is seeking an experienced full-time or part-time experienced Production Cook. The Production Cook is accountable for preparing raw ingredients, keeping a clean work space, practicing and maintaining food safety standards, keeping a good work pace, tracking ingredients for mise en place, executing recipes or tasks as requested, jarring and labeling products, keeping a clean work space, and overall kitchen clean-up.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

Minimum one-year experience working in a commercial kitchen or equivalent.
Food Handlers or Safe Serve Certification, upon hire.
Professional cooking and knife handling skills.
Experience working with whole, organic fruits and vegetables, sprouted grains, raw and cultured dairy, and pasture-raised meats, preferred not required.
Familiarity with principles of food sustainability, including principles of Weston A. Price Foundation, preferred, not required.
Strong attention to detail.
Highly organized; capacity to multitask, set priorities, and respond quickly to changing needs.
Co-operative experience is a plus!

Personal Attributes

High level of professionalism.
Upbeat, flexible, team player, with good communication and relationship-building skills.
Attendance and punctuality is required.
Ability to be patient in a diverse environment with co-workers of varying skills levels.
Familiarity with Holacracy is appreciated but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

A typical shift is 8 – 4:30pm or 9:30 - 6pm. Current shifts are Tuesday-Saturday (9:30-6 Tuesday; 8-4:30 other days) Must be able to work a weekend day. Position could be part-time, 3 days/week.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (for staff working 30+ hours/week)
Life, Long Term Disability and AD&D insurance (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
Nutrient-dense staff lunch
Employee discounts on our housemade and retail products
Clipper Card Direct

Compensation

$19.25 - 21.25 per hour, depending on experience plus benefits noted above.

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Prep Cook Position Overview

Three Stone Hearth is seeking an experienced part-time Prep Cook. The Prep Cook participates in the production of our weekly menu and is accountable for preparing raw ingredients, keeping a clean workspace, practicing and maintaining food safety standards, keeping a good work pace, tracking ingredients for mise en place, assisting production cooks execute recipes, jarring and labeling products, and overall kitchen clean-up.

Required Education, Experience and Skills

Preference for applicants with one-year experience working in a commercial kitchen or equivalent.
Basic understanding of professional cooking and knife handling skills.

Food Handlers or Safe Serve Certification, upon hire.
Experience working with whole, organic fruits and vegetables, sprouted grains, raw and cultured dairy and pasture-raised meats, preferred not required.
Familiarity with principles of food sustainability, including principles of Weston A. Price Foundation, preferred, not required.
Strong attention to detail.
Highly organized; capacity to multitask, set priorities and respond quickly to changing needs.
Co-operative experience is a plus!

Personal Attributes

High level of professionalism.
Upbeat, flexible, team player, with good communications and relationship-building skills.
Attendance and punctuality is required.
Ability to work in a diverse environment with co-workers of varying skills levels.
Familiarity with Holacracy is appreciated but not required.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule

3 Day Position available. Position requires working a weekend day. Current need is Thursday-Saturday 8-4:30.

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (for staff working 30+ hours/week)
Life, Long Term Disability and AD&D insurance (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
Nutrient-dense staff lunch
Employee discounts on our housemade and retail products
Clipper Card Direct

Compensation

$18.50 - 19.25 per hour plus benefits noted above.

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Bookkeeping and Administration Duties Overview

The Three Stone Hearth Bookkeeper supports the company’s accounting functions by maintaining records of the company finances and managing accounts payable and receivable, payroll, monthly and annual financial reporting, month-end closings, reconciliations, ensuring legal compliance and other related administrative tasks.

Key Accountabilities

Accounts Payable

Create and maintain financial processing procedures for the organization
Prepare and process invoices in QuickBooks, accurately and timely
Review and verify Vendor Statements
Prepare and process weekly vendor payments

Accounts Receivable

Log daily receivable deposits
Daily store reconciliations (online, brick & mortar, farmer’s market): record daily sales and credits in Quickbooks, refresh cash boxes
Make weekly bank deposits
Transfer funds between bank accounts as necessary

Payroll

Understand payroll process and system (PRG), oversee and serve as Company Payroll Processor with backup from the HR Generalist
Input new hire information into the PRG system
Audit electronic timesheets for employee weekly hourly commitments
Submit employee CalSavers contributions
Create payroll and CalSavers journal entries
Maintain payroll analysis report and advise regarding its implications

Reconcile bank, credit cards, and balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
Prepare monthly and year-end statements of Income & Expense, Balance Sheet, and other reports as necessary
Remit all required taxes on a timely schedule.
Maintain an orderly accounting filing system, including vendor, bank, credit card, payroll and related files by Fiscal Year.
In conjunction with Accountant, determine annual Patronage payouts and schedule payments per the company bylaws
Renew and maintain company Permits and Licenses
Work with Accountant to finalize year-end books and file taxes for all necessary government agencies
In conjunction with Finance Team, create and track annual budget
Apply for grants and/or tax credits as appropriate

On-site Responsibilities

Ongoing administrative tasks include:

Answering phones
Attending staff meetings as needed
Performs other administrative duties as needed

Required Education, Experience, and Skills

We recognize that each applicant for this role will bring unique skills, knowledge, experiences, and background to this position. We welcome diverse experiences and perspectives in our applicant pool, and will be seeking candidates who possess the following qualifications and experience:

2+ years of bookkeeping experience
Experience and extensive knowledge using QuickBooks
Experience with Excel and Google Sheets
Experience processing payroll
Clear understanding of accrual and cash basis of accounting
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Impeccable capacity to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial and personal information
Initiative to work both proactively and independently in managing the organization’s financial success
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required Personal Attributes

Enthusiasm for Three Stone Hearth’s values, including sustainability, community, and health
Capacity to thrive in cooperative organization with a shared leadership structure
Team player, with good relationship-building skills needed to foster and maintain good working relationships

Physical Requirements

Ability to work at a computer and sit for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry 20 pounds.

Familiarity Preferred

Experience within the Food and Beverage industry
Experience working with or in a cooperative
Familiarity with principles of food sustainability, including principles of Weston A Price Foundation

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (for staff working 30+ hours/week)
Life, Long Term Disability and AD&D insurance (for staff working 20+ hours/week)
Nutrient-dense staff lunch
Employee discounts on our housemade and retail products
Clipper Card Direct
CalSavers Retirement Plan

Compensation

$23.00 - $25.00 starting hourly salary plus benefits noted above

Schedule

Part time 24 hours per week split between 4 days (Tuesday-Friday preferred)

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TO APPLY

To apply, email hiring@threestonehearth.com Interested applicants should send a current resume and cover letter. Please DO NOT CALL, do not leave phone messages and do not drop in. We will only consider candidates that contact us through email. Email should include a basic introduction and a little about yourself, your email, phone number and your current resume.