About the Role
Our Farm Stand Sales Associates represent Fairwinds Farm in a positive light and embody the farm's mission and values. Successful applicants will have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, enthusiasm for customer interaction, and take pride in providing our community with fresh, local produce. Fairwinds Farm Farm Stand Associates provide unparalleled customer service while maintaining a clean, well-stocked store for a wonderful, local shopping experience.
This full-time position would be 4 days per week 8:45am-5:45pm. The Farm Stand is open May through December and Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday 9:30-5:30 and Saturdays 9:00-4:00.
Requirements
Responsibilities, included but not limited to the following:
Provide excellent customer service to each farm stand visitor
Accurate and responsible management of a cash register, including counting back change and settling the register at the end of a shift
Keep shelves stocked throughout your shift
Monitor quality of produce, removing anything that does not appear fresh
Inventory non-Fairwinds Farm products and submit to manager/owner for ordering
Provide daily list of produce needs to Fairwinds Farm managers/owners
Wash and package produce as needed for sale
Assist with packaging baked goods as needed
Receive deliveries
Maintain cleanliness of entire farm stand including shelving, floors, refrigerators, entrance
Think strategically regarding product placement with input from manager/owner
Perform duties as needed at farm’s special events throughout the year
Skills Required:
Ability to calculate sales and make change in the case that our POS system is not working
Self-motivated- Ability to work alone, always finding tasks to stay busy and using your time efficiently
Ability to work with others
Ability to stand on your feet at least 8 hours a day
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Punctuality is a must
A strong work ethic with attention to detail, honesty, and a positive attitude
Working knowledge of produce, including washing and packaging preferred
Previous retail experience preferred
About the Company
Fairwinds Farm is a second-generation farm that produces a variety of vegetables, fruit, dry beans, popcorn, grains, maple syrup, fruit spreads, as well as offering customers ornamental décor such as Spring annuals, Christmas trees and wreaths. Our farm also offers agritourism experiences such as U-Pick berries, Maine Maple Weekend, Fall Festival, and more. The Farm Stand is a pillar in not only our business, but our community. We take pride in offering our customers top quality produce at reasonable prices while creating a family culture amongst our team members and loyal customers.