Part-Time Farmer's Market Associate - Lancaster County Farmer's Market

S. Clyde Weaver; Wayne (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch

Employee discounts

Job summary

S. Clyde Weaver is seeking a part-time Farmer's Market Associate for our stand at the Lancaster County Farmer's Market in Wayne, PA. The role requires 20-28 hours per week, with work on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Responsibilities include greeting customers, stocking displays, product prep, and handling transactions. Benefits include free lunch and employee discounts, with emphasis on friendly, reliable service and knowledge of products.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive and friendly attitude.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in an engaging and professional manner.
• Stocking and building case displays
• Product preparation
• Help with market stand set up and tear down
• Cleaning and sanitizing market cases
• Maintain knowledge of all available products
• Differentiate between products to help customers compare flavors/textures
• Answer customer questions and address concerns
• Make suggestions to help customers
• Handle all transactions with accuracy
• Ensure customers have an excellent shopping experience
• Train/operate food service equipment (slicer, chipper, etc.)
• Additional sanitation and market support as needed

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Basic math/computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

S. Clyde Weaver is hiring a part-time Farmer's Market Associate at our farmer's market stand in the Lancaster County Farmer's Market in Wayne, PA!

The hours for this part-time position are between 20-28 hours per week. Work days are Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday.

• Employees receive free lunch and employee discounts.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in an engaging and professional manner
  
• Stocking/building case displays
• Product preparation
• Help with market stand set up and tear down
• Cleaning and sanitizing market cases
  
• Maintain current and thorough knowledge of all available products
• Differentiate between products, helping customers compare and contrast flavors, textures, parings, etc.
• Answer all customer questions and address concerns
• Make helpful suggestions that will be useful to the customer
• Handle all transactions with accuracy
• Make every effort to ensure the customer has an excellent shopping experience
• Train/operate food service equipment (slicer, chipper, etc.)
• Additional sanitation and market support as needed

Requirements and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of retail experience desired
• Basic reading, writing, math, and computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive and friendly attitude
• Reliable and punctual
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds