Farmstand Specialist

Farmstand Specialist

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hours: 25-40 hours weekly, including early mornings and weekends

Report to: Farmstand Supervisor

Wage: $17.00-$18.50 an hour depending on experience

Some affordable housing options may be available.

Morning Glory's farmstand features products from our fields, other Island farms, and beyond. You will find our shelves are overflowing with our cut flowers, vegetables and fruits that we pick fresh daily and offer at the peak of their freshness for you to enjoy.

Under the direction of the Farmstand Supervisor, the Farmstand Specialist is an hourly position responsible for exceptional customer service in conformance with established Farm policies, strategies and procedures. In our daily work, we:

• Advise and assist customers throughout the farmstand ensuring the customer has a successful shopping experience.
• Operate all cash register transactions, cash, credit, gift card, check and house accounts with accuracy and efficiency while maintaining a balanced cash drawer.
• Keep check out areas clean, tidy and well stocked.
• Farmstand duties include the initiative to be alert in discovering price discrepancies, bagging, answering phone calls and retrieving carts from the parking lot.
• Assist in store setup and/or store closing procedures.
• Maintain and stock product displays, coolers and freezers and all other hardline merchandise.
• Assist with waste properly sorted for garbage, recycling, compost and animal feed.
• Aid in receiving trucks from distributors, vendors and MGF's off-island shipments.
• Collaborate with Supervisor to properly rotate stock on and off the sales floor.
• All other duties as assigned.

Our ideal candidate:

• Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills.
• Is able to lift 40-50 lbs on a regular basis, as well as be able to stand for long periods of time and fit to climb stairs.
• Has previous customer service and cashier experience preferred, but can train the right person.
• Has food service industry experience preferred, but not required. (ServSafe a plus!).

This position is currently accepting applications.