Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Assisting in the day-to-day operation of The Fair Food Farmstand, The Fair Food non-profit organization’s retail location at the Reading Terminal Market. Located in the historic Reading Terminal Market, the Fair Food Farmstand carries a variety of fresh produce, meats, poultry, dairy, eggs and cheese from organic and sustainable farms throughout the southeast Pennsylvania region. We emphasize local and seasonal foods and products from small-scale producers such as humanely raised meats, organic and specialty fruits and vegetables, and raw milk cheeses. Currently open 8am to 6pm Mon-Sat and 9am to 5pm Sunday, the goals of The Farmstand are to provide an access point for local/sustainably-raised foods, educate consumers about the benefits of buying local; and provide training and reallife experience for farmers selling direct wholesale. Fair Food is the mission-driven non-profit organization dedicated to providing local food to the marketplace and promoting a humane sustainable agriculture system for our region. Unlike many non-profits, we use the marketplace as a vehicle for social change.
Responsibilities:
1. Spend 4-5 shifts/week at the Farmstand, weekend availability a must, including opening and closing of the Farmstand
2. Handling of money during closing banking, making bank deposits and change orders
3. Lead and supervise volunteers when management is not at Farmstand
4. Assist customers throughout the work day, and present a favorable image of the Fair Food Farmstand to the public
5. Assist receiving of orders for produce, meat, dairy, and value-added products weekly from small-scale family farms and co-operatives.
6. Assist stocking, organizing, inventorying and management of all perishable product as well as retail and paper goods (credit card & cash register receipts, packaging and cleaning supplies, etc.)
7. Maintain organization and cleanliness of The Fair Food Farmstand retail space as well as its walk-in refrigerator
8. Prepare food for sale at the Fair Food Farmstand
Qualifications:
1. Retail sales and food handling and/or service experience
2. Kitchen experience, professional cooking background a plus
3. Interest in and commitment to locally grown/raised food and sustainable agriculture
4. Ability to work well with colleagues, farmers, and customers from wide range of diverse backgrounds
5. Desire to educate the public about the organization’s mission and goals
6. Familiarity with Macintosh environment; ability to use email and internet browsers; proficiency in MS Office, particularly excel;
7. ServSafe Certification a plus
Relationships: Reports directly to Seth Kalkstein, Sarah Cain and Emily Gunther; managers of the Fair Food Farmstand; works with Ann Karlen, Fair
Food Executive Director. Lead and supervise volunteers when managers are not at Farmstand
Candidates: E-mail cover letter and resume to seth@fairfoodphilly.org attention Seth Kalkstein, with “Farmstand Job” and your name in the Subject.
Compensation: $8-10/hr + pro-rated health benefits.
Fair Food is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes people of diverse backgrounds.
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