Employment

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a full time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member to prepare attractive healthy dishes for the natural foods deli and to assist the chef in coordinating kitchen operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the chef
• Supervises kitchen staff in the absence of the Chef/Kitchen Supervisor
• Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly conditions
• Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
• Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple demands
• Comfortable working in close quarters with other people
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
• Regular, predictable attendance

Qualifications:

• Experience cooking for restaurant, deli or catering
• Prior supervisory experience preferred
• Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions

This is a full time non-exempt position with a starting pay range between of $19-$21 hourly, commensurate with experience.  In addition to competitive compensation, we offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and life insurance, paid time-off, retirement matching up to 5% at one year, Flexible Spending Accounts, tuition discount and farm store discount.

The anticipated schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm and Friday 6am to 2pm.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member to prepare attractive healthy dishes for the natural foods deli and to assist the chef in coordinating kitchen operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the chef
• Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly conditions
• Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
• Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers

Key Success Factors:

• Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple demands
• Comfortable working in close quarters with other people
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
• Regular, predictable attendance

Qualifications:

• Experience cooking for restaurant, deli or catering
• Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions

This is a part time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $16 hourly. The anticipated shift opening for this position is Thursdays from 11am to 7pm, Fridays from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm.

To apply, please complete this application form.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part-time Weekend Shift Supervisor to ensure prompt, friendly, courteous customer service, accurate cash handling, store security and smooth store operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist customers in locating products, answering questions and placing special orders
• Maintain store in clean, orderly condition and see that spills or other hazards are cleaned up promptly
• Cover floor Staff breaks on register and stock checkout stands with register supplies
• Coordinate floor staff stocking/cleaning when there are no customers to check out
• Train floor staff designated by Operations Manager

Key Success Factors:

• Experience serving the public and handling multiple demands while staying calm
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality
• Communications skills: good listening, giving clear instructions
• Attention to detail, accuracy
• Ability to lead
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 6 months of retail experience
• Familiarity with natural foods

The anticipated schedule for this opening is Saturday mornings from 6am to 2pm.  Part-time employees receive paid sick leave and a 10% discount at the Farm Store.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking for a reliable candidate to fill a part time (appx 28 hrs/week) Cashier/Floor Staff opening. The Cashier’s primary role is to provide prompt, friendly, helpful customer service.  Part-time employees receive paid sick leave and a 10% discount at the Farm Store.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Check out customer purchases quickly and accurately, using correct prices and departments.
• Become familiar with Farm Store policies and products in order to answer customer questions. Refer unresolved questions or problems to Shift Supervisor or other appropriate staff.
• Bag customer purchases as needed and ask customers if they need assistance.
• Open and close out registers following established procedures. Balance cash drawer at end of shift.
• Maintain front end in clean, orderly condition.

Key success factors:

• Accuracy, attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle multiple demands
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Regular, predictable attendance.

Experience serving the public is preferred but not required.  We are willing to train!

The regular shift for this opening is 1pm-7:30pm, flexibility with which days, however some weekend shifts required.  This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting hourly pay rate between $16-$17/hour.

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking to fill a Produce Stocker position. If you are looking to keep busy and active while maintaining a fairly regular work schedule, but not looking for a full-time work commitment, this may be the job for you! Part time employees receive a 10% discount at our Farm Store.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist customers with produce questions and special orders
• Display fruits and vegetables to show abundance and quality while maintaining proper storage conditions
• Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by Produce Buyer
• Trim, wash, bundle produce, following priorities set by Produce Buyer
• Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods promptly, with appropriate notification to Produce Buyer
• Remove trash, clean cases and keep prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Organized, accurate with details
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Regular, predictable attendance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with or interest in natural foods and produce
• Customer service experience

The current shift opening for this position are:

• Wednesdays 11am-7pm
• Thursdays 11am-7pm
• Saturdays 6am-2pm

This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate between $15-$16 per hour. To apply, please complete this application form.

Hawthorne Valley Greenmarket is looking to fill a part time Assistant Market Supervisor position. This position has the potential to grow into a full-time role.  The Assistant Market Supervisor’s primary responsibilities are supervise market staff & ensure prompt, friendly, helpful customer service, accurate cash-handling and a clean, fully-stocked orderly market.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure accuracy of payments received through market, by training and upholding money-handling procedures, and giving feedback to market staff on over/shorts
• Work Stand and facilitate a timely setup and breakdown of market displays
• Be knowledgeable about our product mix and farming practices
• Ensure that stand areas (aisles, shelves, displays, coolers) are in clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standards.
• Ensure accurate, up to date pricing labeling, shelf tags and signs
• Work 4 hours per week in two of the on-site productions areas (bakery/creamery)

Position Requirements:

• Excellent organization skills
• Experience service the public
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to drive a fork lift
• Willingness to work weekends
• Ability to give clear instructions
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands while staying calm
• Willing to learn to drive a truck, but knowing how is not a pre-requisite

To apply, please visit our employment page.

Hawthorne Valley Greenmarket is looking to fill a part time Market Driver & Packer position. The primary responsibilities of the position are to sort, collate, organize & load/unload trucks as well as drive a truck to and from the market and be part of the sales staff there.

If you are looking to keep busy and active while maintaining a fairly regular work schedule, but not looking for a full-time work commitment, this may be the job for you! Part time employees receive a 10% discount at our Farm Store.

Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Pack and label coolers in a clear & organized way, including any special or wholesale orders
• Check dates and rotate product while using proper temperature handling
• Loading and unloading of products into and out of truck in a safe & secure manner
• Unload and clean coolers and any other items used at the market
• Unload and setup market stand
• Assist customers with product questions in prompt, friendly manor
• Participate in end of day inventory

Position Requirements:

• Excellent organization skills
• Safe Driving Record
• Ability to self direct and stay on task
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to drive a fork lift
• Regular, predictable attendance
• Good communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands while staying calm

Experience driving trucks in city traffic is a plus!

The anticipated schedule for this position is approximately 8 hours per day on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ghent, NY 12075: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person