Farm Market Associate

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Vacation/time off and paid holidays

Discounts on groceries

Free gym and pool membership

Paid lunch break

Retirement savings with planning

Employee assistance program

Tuition and educational reimbursement

Job summary

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania, Elizabethtown Campus, is hiring a Farm Market Associate to support retail sales in the Farm Market and to assist in orchard-related tasks, including fruit and produce prep and supervising Farm Market Assistants.

This seasonal/temporary role requires strong customer service, basic math, and the ability to lead on duty when needed. The campus offers a supportive team and opportunities to grow within our Mission of Love.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Some retail sales experience preferred.
• Basic math and cash handling skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrating advanced knowledge pertaining to fresh produce, merchandising and retail sales methods to obtain optimum production results and sales outcomes.
• Maintaining and recording daily cash receipts; assisting with daily, weekly, and monthly cash deposits and records.
• Interacting with customers in a positive manner to facilitate daily sales and repeat business.
• Assisting with supervision and training Farm Market Assistants and leading when Manager on Duty.
• Understanding Farm Market daily operations including product ordering and inventory management.
• Assisting in developing, establishing, and obtaining departmental financial sales goals.

Skills

Retail sales experience

Customer service

Basic math

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Seasonal/Temporary

Including Every Weekend

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring for a Farm Market Associate.

As a Farm Market Associate, you will carry out our Mission of Love by assisting in all aspects of retail sales in the Farm Market, in a variety of Orchard related tasks including, but not limited to fruit and produce preparation and assist in supervising and training Farm Market Assistants.

Our Farm Market Associate Is Responsible For The Following

• Demonstrating advanced knowledge pertaining to fresh produce, merchandising and retail sales methods to obtain optimum production results and sales outcomes.
• Demonstrating the ability and knowledge to maintain and record daily cash receipts. Assisting with daily, weekly, and monthly cash deposits and records.
• Exceling in the ability to meet, interact, and communicate with customers in a positive manner to facilitate daily sales and stimulate repeat business.
• Demonstrating leadership skills. Has received managerial training and assumes retail Manager on duty role when required.
• Coordinating training and supervision of all retail staff. Resolving staff grievances and maintaining good interdepartmental relationships.
• Demonstrating a total understanding of all Farm Market daily operations including product ordering and inventory, bakery, retail market and Orchard View Cafe.
• Assisting in developing, establishing, and obtaining departmental financial sales goals.

What You Need As a Farm Market Associate

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Some retail sales experience preferred.
• Basic math / retail monetary skills.
• Good written, oral, organizational, and basic computer skills.

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

Why Choose Masonic Villages

Each campus is supported by dedicated leaders who are fully invested in our Mission of Love and hiring like-minded individuals who are committed to providing heartfelt customer service and contributing to our team environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits and perks package to our employees supporting a premium employment experience, including but not limited to:

• Comprehensive industry-leading benefits package ***
• Vacation Time/Flex Time and Paid Holidays ***
• Discounted Grocery gift cards
• Discounts for onsite Daycare
• Free Gym and Pool Membership ***
• Paid lunch break ***
• Cell phone discounts, shoe discount and discounted tickets for movies, theme parks, hotels, and MORE!
• Employer matched Retirement Savings with free financial planning ***
• Employer - sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• A commitment to growing our next generation of professionals with tuition and educational reimbursement/leadership and mentorship programs available.

Key: *** = Full Time & Part Time Regular Staff Only

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.