Pie Ranch is a unique food system education center located on a diversified regenerative farm on the San Mateo Coast, about 55 miles south of San Francisco. Our home near Pescadero, CA, is in the ancestral homeland of the Quiroste Tribe, now stewarded by the Amah Mutsun Tribal Band with whom Pie Ranch partners in a variety of ways. The home site of Pie Ranch includes two parcels, 27-acres in total. These neighboring pieces of land are each shaped like a slice of pie, and also grow the ingredients to make pie. In 2018 we began leasing 418-acres to the north at Cascade Ranch where we are building up a regenerator program for new farmers and land-based businesses. Pie Ranch’s vision is to support a multiracial community of growers and eaters with access to land, education, and resources necessary to bring abundance and reciprocity into our relationships with each other and the earth. Each day we work toward our mission of cultivating a healthy and just food system from seed to table through food systems education, farmer pathways, and regional partnerships. 

Our ongoing partnership with Be Present Inc grounds us in our daily work of centering justice and equity in our programs, policies, structures, and communication with each other.

For more information on the organization, see http://www.pieranch.org

About the position:

Pie Ranch’s Roadside Barn is located in a strategic location just off Highway 1, near Año Nuevo State Reserve.  Pie Ranch’s Farmstand sells pastries, value-added goods, produce, sustainable agriculture literature, local artisan products and Pie Ranch clothing. Our goal is to increase access to healthy foods for the greater community and also share with the greater public about Pie Ranch’s programs and events.

The Farmstand Assistant Manager will help manage Pie Ranch’s Farmstand by setting up, running, and closing down the Farmstand, and will assist with expanding the line of products sold, as well as the creation of our value-added product line. The position will be an hourly, part-time position, initial Farmstand hours for this position will be 9-5, Friday Saturday and Sunday.

Duties & Responsibilities include:
 

Set Up and Close Down

• Set up of Farmstand displays with pastries, produce, and value-added products
• Set up register and sale inventory for the day
• Maintaining a bountiful look in all our products throughout the day, restocking.
• General upkeep and management of farm stand
• Improving signage for the Farmstand and finding additional ways to draw in customers from the highway and neighboring towns
• Creating attractive labels & displays for the Farmstand
• Closing the Farmstand at the end of the day, taking inventory of products remaining, counting the money, putting away all produce in appropriate storage locations, and closing the barn
• Follow safety and security protocols.

Restocking & Receiving/Inventory:
 

• Restocking Farmstand pastries, clothing and products from local vendors.
• Prepare/receive orders, give feedback to vendors on quality.

• Help maintain inventory records of Pie Ranch pastries, produce, clothing, books, and value-added products

Manage Point of Sale System & Farmstand Budget:
 

• Manage the Cash Register: ensure everything is entered into the system accurately 

Assist Staff :

• Participate in monthly team meetings, and plan our monthly Farmstand staff schedule.
• Be prepared to cover when needed
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming environment.

• Contact person for Farmstand related issues: continually answer questions & educate.
• Communicate with other farm staff via email or walkie.
• Discuss new and ongoing projects and short and long-term farmstand goals.
• Help come up with and implement ideas of improving Farmstand sales

Value Added Products:

• Prepare for pickups/deliveries of value added products using proper food handling procedures, and clear communication.
• Creating educational materials for products sold at the Farmstand

Ideal experience and qualifications for this position:

• 2-3 years experience managing or helping manage farm retail sales, inventory and/or farmer’s markets
• Experience working with fruits, veggies, herbs, grains and pastries
• Attention to detail and quality control of our products
• Good accounting skills. 
• Proficiency with Google Apps (docs, sheets, slides) and other office software applications.
• Great people skills
• Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds in a nonprofit setting.
• Experience in sustainable food systems & food justice work.
• Experience in sustainable farming or gardening.
• Strong organizational, coordination, and collaboration skills.
• Understanding, commitment, and acceptance of Pie Ranch’s vision, mission, values, community agreements, communication agreements, organizational structure, decision making process, and other policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Understanding of the Be Present model of communication and willingness to integrate the model into all forms of communication at Pie Ranch.
• Commitment to Anti-Racism, Food & Social Justice, personal health and interest in cooking and nutrition.
• Be a team player and able to work well with the leadership and management team and other members of staff.

Other Requirements:

• Work takes place in the farmstand..
• This position will work on weekends.
• Ability to perform hard and repetitive physical work.
• Friendliness, approachability, and enthusiasm for working with other people.
• Understanding that work is within the rustic reality of a farm.
• Understanding the realities of working at a non-profit with ongoing funding needs and infrastructure.
• Understanding the importance that public programs and fee-for-service programs play a part in supporting school/youth visits and general operations.
• Possession of a current valid driver’s license required to fulfill job duties
• Spanish proficiency desired 
• Criminal background check required because this role interacts with vulnerable populations

Compensation and Hours:

• This is a part-time position, 16-24 hours/week, based in Pescadero, CA. 
• Hourly pay $20-24 depending on experience.
• Paid training for role and to become ServSafe Food Handler
• Must be willing to work during weekends.
• Potential for more hours and growth in position, after 6 months.