Part-Time Cafe Associate - Fast-Paced Service & Tip Share

Fair Oaks Farms; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Farms in Indiana is hiring a part-time Cafe Associate for the Red Barn Milk Bar. You will greet customers within 10 seconds, provide exceptional service, handle cash operations, stock shelves, and maintain a clean, organized space.

You may lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods while supporting various departments. The role requires flexible weekends/holidays, food safety knowledge, and cross-training across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Positive outgoing attitude and customer focus.
• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel).
• Retail or food service experience preferred.
• Must be at least 16 by May 26, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers within 10 seconds and provide friendly, attentive service.
• Assist customers, listen to needs, and deliver an excellent experience.
• Operate cash register accurately and honestly.
• Stock products and keep area clean and organized.
• Answer inquiries about Fair Oaks Farms brands, tours, and dining options.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Time management

Communication

Stocking

Food safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Part Time Fair Oaks, IN, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1001

Cafe Associate - Red Barn Milk Bar

Reports To: Red Barn Milk Bar Assistant Manager

Compensation: $13 per hour &Tipshare

Position Description

Associates must provide excellent customer service to all guests. Attentively welcome every customer that visits The Red Barn Milk Bar and greet them within 10 seconds with a positive outgoing attitude and a smile.

Meeting and making connections with customers, listening to shoppers' needs and deliver an excellent service experience consistently.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with s trong time management and organizational skills.

Cash register skills- All cash register operations must be performed accurately and honestly.

Respect and treat customers and fellow co-workers in the manner in which you want to be treated.

Be able to l ift a m axi mum of 50 lbs.

Stock products and put merchandise away.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Respond to inquiries regarding Fair Oaks Farms brands and products, tours, restaurant/food options and merchandise.

Answer telephone calls and direct inquiries to proper personal .

Stay knowledgeable and up to date with company's news and apply new knowledge to your occupation.

Be able to stand on your feet for long periods of time.

Prepare & handle food products safely.

Ability to work a flexible schedule (weekends and holidays included).

Ability to articulate professional conversations via email, phone, and in person

Follow the Indiana Health code guidelines

Fill all stock in a clean and orderly manner facing forward

Share any ideas with the management team as well as retail team to improve any aspect of the retail department.

Keep communication flowing with each customer by asking open-ended questions

Cleaning retail department and making sure merchandise is in the proper area of the selling floor

Be aware of current promotional events and sales

Multitask and help co-workers and other departments.

Clean and stay busy during slow times

Qualifications and education requirements:

Preferably a High school diploma or GED

Positive outgoing attitude

Knowledge of basic computer programs including Microsoft Word and Excel

Retail sales experience preferred but not required

Applica n ts must be at least 1 6 years old by May 26, 2025.

Previous experience in food service preferred .

Additional notes:

All employees are expected to learn general information of all the departments and may be required to be cross-trained.

All employees are expected to stay updated with general information regarding Fair Oaks Farms , Dairy Adventure, P ig Adventure, Crop Adventure, Pork Education Center, BP and Dairycatessan Market, and Farmhouse Restaurant.

Cross-training of some departments may require a minimum age of 18, in order to operate certain equipment.