Full-Season Farmstand & Cafe Crew

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Full-Season Farmstand & Cafe Crew

Location

Cedar Circle Farm & Education Center
225 Pavillion Road
East Thetford, VT 05043
United States

Description

Mid-April to October 31, 2026
20 to 40 hours per week (Full & Part-Time Positions)

About the Position

Spend your days in our farmstand and Hello Café, connecting community members and visitors with the organic food and plants we grow, and with the broader local food system we're proud to be part of! Farmstand & Café Crew members help create the welcoming atmosphere Cedar Circle is known for—assisting customers, sharing information about our organic produce and prepared foods, and helping keep the farmstand running smoothly during our busiest months.

If you enjoy working with people, are service-minded, and have an interest in food, cooking, and local, organic agriculture, we would love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Farmstand & Café Crew members work primarily in the farmstand and will be trained to work in the Hello Café as needed. 

General duties include: 

  • Ringing up customers and processing payments
  • Providing exceptional service to our community; greeting guests, making them feel welcome, and making genuine connections
  • Answering questions about the products we sell, our growing practices, CSA, education programs, and farm policies. Directing guests to other departments or administrative staff to get their questions answered in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining a clean and presentable workspace
  • Following safety protocols
  • Working collectively and collaboratively with fellow farmstand crew members and the rest of the Cedar Circle team

 

Farmstand duties include:

  • Setting up, breaking down, and restocking produce displays; culling to ensure we have top quality produce on display; moving large amounts of produce from building to building
  • Helping guests locate items
  • Receiving and stocking merchandise
  • Assisting guests with CSA signups, including filling out CSA paperwork and taking payments. Setting up and adding value to CSA Cards, with the help of Leads and the Farm Retail Manager.
  • Assisting with answering phones, transferring calls, and distributing messages

 

Hello Café duties include:

  • Preparing hot and cold coffee and espresso drinks, teas and lemonades
  • Basic Barista "flow"; find grind, pull a shot accurately, steam milk properly
  • Serving baked goods; communicating with the Farm Kitchen to keep the café well stocked
  • Stocking and keeping track of inventory

 

Qualifications

  • Willingness to learn and use a point-of-sale system to ring up purchases and process different forms of payment
  • Basic organizational skills and attention to detail when stocking merchandise, maintaining displays, and completing routine tasks
  • Interest in learning about farm products, produce varieties, and prepared foods in order to ring up purchases, help customers locate items, and answer common questions
  • Comfort following established procedures for food handling, café service, and workplace safety (training provided)
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team
  • Ability to lift and carry produce crates and other items (up to ~40 lbs), move between buildings, and remain on your feet for extended periods

 

Helpful but not required:

  • Experience using a cash register or point-of-sale system
  • Experience preparing coffee or espresso drinks
  • Familiarity with produce, cooking ingredients, gardening, or agriculture

 

Availability

This position can be either part-time or full-time. Part-time hours begin at a minimum of 20 hours per week (3+ days), and a full-time schedule can be 32–40 hours per week (4-5 days). Hours are agreed upon at hire and remain consistent week to week. The ability to work at least one weekend day is preferred.

 

Categories
Farm stand / farm store
Compensation and Benefits

This is a seasonal position, full-time or part-time, from mid-April through October, with the potential to work limited hours in November and December. 

The Full-Season Farmstand and Café Crew is an hourly position with benefits including paid personal leave, fresh produce, a 20% discount at our farmstand and cafe, a 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer safe harbor match (students not eligible), and access to an employee assistance program. 

Salary is $15-17/hr depending on work experience.

Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Seasonal
Date Posted
Deadline
04/10/2026
# of Positions Available
5
How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume through our online employment application