2026-27 Season
Below are Job Descriptions for available positions at Hollenbeck’s. At the bottom of the page is a link to a job application (it’s the bright orange button). As per NYSDOL we hire minors aged 14 and up with working papers.
All Full-time positions start above a Living Wage, as calculated for Cortland County by the MIT Living Wage Calculator.
At Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill every job’s first and foremost duty is to clean and sanitize, all other duties follow from that.
Seasonal Full-time:
Cider Production and Apple Processing
Seasonal Part-time:
Assistant Donut Maker
Cider & Apple Processing
1. Seasonal Full-time Cider Production and Apple Processing Assistant
This job entails activities involved with baking in a commercial kitchen, in cider production, and apple processing. All baked goods are made from scratch following documented recipes. Cider production involves assembly, maintenance, use, and cleaning of unique Victorian era equipment. This job also includes processing of fresh apples for pie production, which entails running our apple peeler & slicer, a complex piece of manufacturing equipment that requires assembly, maintenance, and cleaning. For this job, you must have good organizational skills, attention to detail, concentration, and ability to maintain all during repetitive tasks.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Follow recipes and detailed instructions
Operate equipment including, but not limited to, apple peeler & slicer, cider press and associated equipment, pie shell press, dough sheeter, ovens, etc.
Organize and plan schedule to complete customer orders as requested
Take orders over the phone, completing all sections of order form
Clean and maintain all tools, utensils, and equipment
Clean and maintain all food prep surfaces, counters, and floors ensuring appropriate sanitizing procedures are followed
Customer service and product stocking
Inventory tracking
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Primary work week: Saturday-Wednesday
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Physical endurance to stand for entire shift
Self-motivated and self-directed
Able to work well as part of a team and on an individual basis
Physically able to move during the length of the shift; able to bend and lift 50 pounds or more
PREFERRED:
Previous experience as a cook, chef, baker, in manufacturing, customer service or other relevant work experience
Knowledge of sanitation procedures and State health and safety precautions and regulations
PAY RANGE: $22-30/hour commensurate with experience
2. Assistant Donut Maker
This job entails all activities involved with the production of donuts, assisting the primary donut maker. Donut production occurs primarily Friday-Sunday, but this position could be full-time with 2-3 days of work per week in the bakery and/or apple processing. For this job, you must have excellent manual dexterity, attention to detail, and an appreciation for precision.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Read and follow recipes
Operate equipment including donut fryer, mixers, scales, thermometers, etc.
Take orders over the phone, completing all sections of order form
Clean and maintain all donut making equipment
Clean and maintain all donut room surfaces, counters, and floors ensuring appropriate sanitizing procedures are followed
Customer service and product stocking
Inventory tracking
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Primary work days: Saturday & Sunday, with the option to bring hours up to full time with work in the bakery and/or apple processing
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Physical endurance to stand for entire shift
Self-motivated and self-directed
Work well as part of a team and on an individual basis
Physically able to move during the length of the shift; able to bend and lift 50 pounds or more
NYS Department of Labor will not allow anyone younger than 16 to operate certain donut making equipment.
PREFERRED:
Previous experience as a cook, chef, baker, in manufacturing, laboratory, customer service, or other relevant work experience
Knowledge of sanitation procedures and State health and safety precautions and regulations
PAY RANGE: $22-30/hour commensurate with experience
3. Cider & Apple Processing
This job entails activities involved with baking in a commercial kitchen, in cider production, and apple processing. All baked goods are made from scratch following documented recipes. Cider production involves assembly, maintenance, use, and cleaning of unique Victorian era equipment. This job also includes processing of fresh apples for pie production, which entails running our apple peeler & slicer, a complex piece of manufacturing equipment that requires assembly, maintenance, and cleaning. For this job, you must have good organizational skills, attention to detail, concentration, and ability to maintain all during repetitive tasks.
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
Follow recipes and detailed instructions
Operate equipment including apple peeler & slicer, cider press and associated equipment, pie shell press, dough sheeter, ovens, etc.
Organize and plan schedule to complete customer orders as requested
Take orders over the phone, completing all sections of order form
Clean and maintain all tools, utensils, and equipment
Clean and maintain all food prep surfaces, counters, and floors ensuring appropriate sanitizing procedures are followed
Customer service and product stocking
Inventory tracking
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
High school degree or equivalent
Legally able to work in the U.S.
Able to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
Primary work days: Saturday & Sunday, with additional hours available Wed-Friday
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
Physical endurance to stand for entire shift
Self-motivated and self-directed
Work well as part of a team and on an individual basis
Physically able to move during the length of the shift; able to bend and lift 50 pounds or more
PREFERRED:
Previous experience as a cook, chef, baker, in manufacturing, customer service or other relevant work experience
Knowledge of sanitation procedures and State health and safety precautions and regulations
PAY RANGE: $18-22/hour commensurate with experience
