August/September to December
20 to 40 hrs/wk

Farmstand Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. In this customer-facing service role, you must be able to work efficiently and skillfully under pressure. The ideal candidate for this position will have a service-minded attitude, a friendly demeanor, and a strong interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture.

RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties include:

• Greeting customers and helping them locate items
• Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing customers to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
• Ringing up customers and processing payments
• Following food safety protocols
• Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace

Farmstand duties include:

• Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays
• Receiving and stocking merchandise
• Assisting customers with CSA signups. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of the Outreach and Engagement Coordinator
• Answering the phones as needed and distributing messages

Hello Café duties include:

• Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
• Serving baked goods
• Communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep baked goods stocked
• Stocking and keeping track of inventory

QUALIFICATIONS

Prior customer service, barista, or retail experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be excellent communicators, possess strong attention to detail, and be able to operate a cash register, do simple math, and make change. All applicants must be able to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and be comfortable spending a full shift on their feet.

Applicants must be able to work weekends. This position is 5 days per week, one or two weekend shifts per week, and up to 40 hours/week.