Churchtown Dairy aims to be a beacon, warning against the destruction done by “Big Ag” while promoting regenerative organic farming practices in harmony with nature and in alignment with animal, plant, and microbial life.  We use biodynamic principles that enhance and deepen our relationship with the Earth.  We strive to nurture a growing community of local, national, and global allies.  We are an accessible resource for farmers, scholars, educators, entrepreneurs, and the generally curious.  We provide access to healthy foods and products including raw milk, farmstead cheese, grass-fed beef, eggs, and medicinal remedies.
 

Churchtown Dairy’s Farm Store & Welcome Center serves as a point of contact for visitors to access information about our dairy and agricultural practices. In the store visitors are also able to purchase Churchtown Dairy raw milk, cheese, meats, medicinal products, herbal teas, and a variety of products from other local producers.

JOB DESCRIPTION                         

Responsibilities:    

• Greet visitors - offer hospitality and assistance in a warm and friendly manner
• Open and close the store
• Establish and maintain an orderly and clean store, staff kitchen and restrooms
• Answer questions about the farm
• Assist with packaging and restocking the store as needed
• Inventory of meat and retrieval from off-site freezer
• Weigh, price and stock meat
• Help maintain a safe working environment in accordance with sanitation and hygiene regulations and Churchtown Dairy protocols
• We know it's impossible to convey every single task for a particular job in a single job post. Our hope is that as we work together we can use this job as a starting point so that your role can evolve over time and we can adjust your job description accordingly.

Requirements:

• This position is for 2 shifts per week - Sunday and Monday - totaling 16 hours.  (We will entertain an alternative schedule, Friday and Saturday, for the right candidate.)
• Prior retail or restaurant experience preferred
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays, flexibility to cover shifts as needed. (The store is open for most major holidays with the exception of Christmas and New Year’s Day)
• Valid NYS driver’s license is necessary because driving company vehicles for pickups or deliveries is a component of the job duties
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• ServSafe Food Handlers certificate a plus

COMPENSATION

Hourly, $21-23 per hour based on experience + 25% discount on all Farm Store products