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This job expired on April 15, 2017

Farm Stand Shopkeeper Barrett's Mill Farm

  • Date Posted February 14, 2017
  • Location Concord, MA
  • Category Agriculture
  • Job type Part-Time
Company description Barrett's Mill Farm is a diversified vegetable and fruit farm located in Concord, Massachusetts.  We sell the large majority of our vegetables through our farm stand and our CSA. In addition, we sell a small amount to restaurants and donate vegetables to local hunger relief organizations twice a week.  Employees work closely on a daily basis with two owner/managers.  In our fourth season we plan to expand our vegetable and fruit production area to 11 acres. We use sustainable growing methods and have applied for organic certification for 2017. For more information about the farm please visit our website. Job description We are seeking a Shopkeeper to staff our vibrant farm stand and CSA distribution from late May until late October. The Shopkeeper will be supported by the farm owners, farm crew and by a part-time assistant.

Daily responsibilities include maintaining a welcoming and pleasant atmosphere in the farm stand, answering customer questions about produce and the farm’s growing practices, and set up and break down of the farm stand. The shopkeeper will work with the managers to create and maintain an attractive produce display, work with the farm crew to restock as necessary, keep the wash area, cooler, and farm stand organized and clean, and calculate and make change for customer purchases.  They may also harvest small items as needed such as herbs or cherry tomatoes.

Desired qualifications include:
  • Experience in customer service.
  • Familiarity cooking with fresh, seasonal produce.
  • Positive attitude, good sense of humor and strong work ethic.
  • Ability to lift and carry 40lbs over uneven ground.
  • Organized, punctual and attentive to detail.
The shopkeeper must be able to commit to the schedule of
Tuesday thru Friday 1 - 7pm and Saturdays 9am - 4pm from late May until late October. Compensation this position is : hourly, varies DOE, $11.00 - $13.00 Application instructions
This job expired on April 15, 2017
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