Cheese & Coffee Associate (Part Time, Flexible Schedule)

Adams Fairacre Farms; Myers Corner (NY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Pet insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

DailyPay

Employee discount

Competitive pay

Job summary

Adams Fairacre Farms in Myers Corner, NY, seeks a Cheese and Coffee Associate to deliver knowledgeable, courteous service and help customers select from specialty cheeses and coffees. You will keep displays fresh, maintain cleanliness, and assist with catering and special orders, while upholding Adams' values and customer-first culture.

The role emphasizes teamwork, product knowledge, and a willingness to learn across cheese and coffee lines, with customer satisfaction as the top priority.

Qualifications

• Customer-focused with ability to explain products to customers.
• Able to locate products on the sales floor.
• Willingness to work at a productive pace with coworkers.
• Demonstrate Adams' culture and values; communicate well with team.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, informed service and assist with product selections.
• Cut, weigh, grind, and package cheese, coffee, dips, spreads, and other items.
• Stock and rotate products, ensure freshness and attractive displays.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across counters and equipment.
• Brew coffee and keep the station clean and stocked.
• Take and prepare catering, platter, and special orders accurately.
• Monitor product quality and sell-by dates.
• Assist with inventory, orders, deliveries, or training when assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Product knowledge

Job description

Full availability is required for this position.

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs-it's about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we're looking for

Adams employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Cheese and Coffee Associate, this means delivering knowledgeable and courteous service, maintaining fresh, well-stocked, and attractively displayed products, and helping customers select from a wide variety of specialty cheeses and coffees to enhance their shopping experience.

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide friendly, informed service & assist customers with product selections, samples, & special orders
• Cut, weigh, grind, and package cheese, coffee, dips, spreads, and other specialty items
• Stock and rotate products to ensure freshness, correct labeling, and attractive displays
• Maintain cleanliness and organization across all areas including counters, tools, and equipment
• Brew coffee and keep the coffee station and sample area clean and well-stocked
• Take and prepare catering, custom platter, and special orders accurately
• Monitor product quality and presentation; check sell‑by dates and packaging
• If assigned, assist with inventory, placing orders, receiving deliveries, or training new associates

What you bring to the Farm

• Willingness to learn in all cheese and coffee products and able to explain them thoroughly to customers
• Know where to locate these products on the sales floor
• Work in a productive pace work environment with other coworkers
• Ability to demonstrate and set the example for Adams' culture and values
• Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
• Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity and/or knowledge about Adams' products and quality

Working Conditions

• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Work in cold temperatures for majority of your shift
• Safely use knives and other equipment necessary to effectively run the department
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for duration of shift
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers for duration of shift
• Communicate with others to exchange information
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks including in tight and confined spaces
• If assigned, be food safety certified

Perks of the Job

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions - including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.

At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive - both professionally and personally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.