PRODUCE ASSOCIATE

Amber Waves; Amagansett (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Amber Waves membership

Staff discount 25%

Classes/Events access

Farm housing available to rent

Job summary

Amber Waves is seeking a Produce Associate to join our market team in Amagansett, NY. You will handle both back-of-house and front-of-house duties, with duties ranging from stocking and displays to customer service and produce quality control.

This full-time seasonal role reports to the Produce Manager and Market Managers and requires a proactive, friendly attitude and a passion for fresh produce. Weekly hours can vary between 20–40, including Sundays; housing may be available nearby.

Qualifications

• 1+ year in food retail or related customer-facing role.
• Outgoing and friendly disposition with desire to provide excellent service.
• Able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Understanding of urgency and quality in task completion.
• Passion for Amber Waves’ values: sustainability, stewardship, community, exploration.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, stage and maintain produce; keep a clean, safe, and appealing environment.
• Stock the sales floor and rotate items FIFO.
• Assist in creating and updating displays; rearrange to make room for new items.
• Monitor produce quality; remove spoiled items and record spoils.
• Update signage and ensure proper display of each produce item.
• Maintain high level of customer service and a positive shopping experience.
• Support post-harvest processing and assist in wash station.
• Keep workspaces clean and follow FSMA produce safety rules.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Self-starter

Passion for Amber Waves mission

Job description

Company Description

Amber Waves is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide rich educational opportunities in agriculture for eaters of all ages. The work we do is driven by our core values of stewardship, sustainability, community, and exploration.

We pride ourselves in creating a fun, fast-paced work environment where we champion good ideas, hard work, common sense and cooperation. The nature of the work is both challenging and rewarding, as is the considerable time we spend interacting with the public both on and off the farm. Our dynamic team consists not only of farmers but also educators, cooks, public hosts, customer service associates, and many young people working their very first jobs. Perks of working at Amber Waves that every employee enjoys include: a complimentary Amber Waves membership, 25% staff discount the retail market, access to classes/events, among many others! As we hire and recruit staff, we look forward to providing opportunities for and developing employees who will grow with us into the future. We look forward to reading your application.

Job Title

Produce Associate

• Date September 02, 2026


• Location Amagansett, NY


• Category Agriculture / Nonprofit


• Job type Full-Time

Job Description

Amber Waves is seeking enthusiastic full time in the fall & part-time associate in the winter to join our Produce team. Produce team members will fulfill back of house and front of house duties as needed, working in the market and/or in the wash station. This position reports to the Produce Manager, Post Harvest Manager & Market Managers. The ideal candidate should possess a high level of customer service, a positive attitude and a passion for produce.

Core Responsibilities

Front of House

• Prepare, organize, stage and maintain produce at each phase post harvest Maintain a clean, safe, and appealing environment for staff and customers


• Stock the sales floor, properly rotate items FIFO (first in first out)


• Assist in creating and updating displays to rearrange, fill gaps, or make room for new items


• Monitor produce quality to ensure freshness and prevent spoilage, remove & record spoils as needed


• Update signage, ensuring proper display of each produce item


• Maintain high level of customer service and ensure a positive shopping experience for all customers


• Treat team members, managers and customers with kindness and respect

Back of House

• Responsible for post-harvest processing


• Assist in the wash station as needed


• Maintain a clean workspace in accordance with FSMA produce safety rules


• Break-down and clean produce stations: sweep, disinfect etc.


• Maintain organization and inventory in walk-in coolers

Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ year prior work experience in food retail experience preferred


• Outgoing and friendly disposition with desire to provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly


• Self-starter and go-getter attitude with the ability to work well both independently and in a team environment


• Attention to detail and strong organizational/time management skills.


• Understanding of urgency, prioritization, and quality/accuracy necessary associated with task completion


• Passion for the Amber Waves educational mission & values of sustainability, stewardship, community, and exploration.


• Confidence to share this knowledge and passion with the public

Compensation & Schedule

• Flexible but must be available to work on Sundays


• $17 - 19/HR, depending on experience


• Full-time 40 hrs/week/Part time 20-25 hrs/week


• $15-$17/hr (depending on experience)


• Start Date: Immediate start


• Farm housing available to rent (not on the farm but close enough to bike)

Compensation

this position is: hourly, varies DOE, $17.00 - $19.00

Deadline

no deadline