About Farmer Dave’s: 

Farmer Dave’s is a 90-acre diversified fruit and vegetable farm based in Dracut, Massachusetts. Our mission is growing healthy food, building a strong community, and creating lifelong traditions. We focus on providing a healthy product for our guests, our workers, the soil, and our global environment. Our home farm and farm stand are located in Dracut, MA, which is open year-round. The East Street farm stand in Tewksbury, MA and Hill Orchard farm stand in Westford, MA are our two satellite farms. Farmer Dave’s participates in a dozen farmers’ markets, sustains a large year-round membership in our vegetable and fruit CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program, and offers PYO (Pick Your Own) experiences, including strawberries, peaches, blueberries, carrots, potatoes, flowers, and apples. Our commercial scratch kitchen creates baked goods and ready-to-eat meals from our own fruits and vegetables, strengthening our food system circle. As a team we’re energetic, philosophical, and hard working with a quirky attitude and a smile; we’re here because we love what we do.

Job Description: Year-Round Farm Stand Team Member

Compensation: Based on Experience

Benefits: Opportunities for training and advancement within our farm organization, employee discounts, some flexible scheduling

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Year-Round Farm Stand Team Member. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our farmstand throughout all seasons, providing exceptional customer service, promoting our farm’s products, and upholding daily standard operating practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Service:

Greet guests warmly and assist them in selecting products.

Handle guest inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a professional manner.

Sales and Transactions:

Process sales transactions accurately using a Square point-of-sale (POS) system.

Maintain knowledge of current pricing, discounts, and promotions.

Handle cash, credit card, and electronic payments securely.

Product Display and Stock Management:

Ensure farmstand shelves and displays are stocked, organized, clean and attractively presented.

Rotate and grade products to maintain freshness and minimize waste.

Monitor inventory levels and communicate stock needs to farm management.

Farmstand Maintenance:

Keep the farmstand area clean, tidy, and inviting.

Ensure signage and promotional materials are current and visually appealing.

Perform routine maintenance tasks such as sweeping, sanitizing, and restocking supplies.

Team Collaboration:

Assist in packaging and preparing products for sale as needed.  Support farm events and activities, including seasonal happenings and experiences.

Qualifications:

Previous experience in retail, customer service, or a related field preferred.

Knowledge of agricultural products, seasonal produce, and local food systems is a plus.

Strong communication skills with the ability to interact positively with guests and team members.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and evenings as required by seasonal demands.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Comfortable standing, walking, bending, and reaching throughout shifts.

Willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions as required by seasonal demands.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing relevant experience and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, availability and alignment with our farm’s values.

Email complete application to: Janebowie78@yahoo.com

Job Title: Morning Baker/Bread Baker

Compensation: Based on Experience

Benefits: Discounted produce or CSA shares, baked goods snacks, some flexible scheduling

Position Overview:

Farmer Dave’s is looking to hire a positive, flexible, and hardworking person who is interested in baking yeasted breads and other pastries. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, reliable, and can follow prep lists and tasks, while being adaptable to changes and thinking outside of the box. Commercial bakery or kitchen experience is required. Our bakery and kitchen line is constantly growing and changing, so growth opportunities are available! We are excited to train someone in bread-making, if they are a good fit. This is a year-round position.

Main duties:

• Opening the bakery/kitchen following an opening checklist
• Set up kitchen for the day, including maintaining the sinks/sanitation needs

• Mixing, baking, and packaging bread and/or morning pastries for farmstands and for orders
• Mixing, frying, and sugaring donuts using a mini-donut machine
• Baking crisps, pies, cobblers, and any other items as described by management

The ideal candidate…

• is available early mornings and weekends
• has 1+ year commercial kitchen experience
• is reliable and self-motivated
• is a strong communicator
• is a team player, but can work independently
• is ServeSafe certified

Interested candidates should submit a resume detailing relevant experience and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position, availability, and alignment with our farm’s values.

Email completed application to:  tracey@farmerdaves.net