Employment
At Hawthorne Valley, we value and strive for social and cultural renewal in our work. We believe that cultivating an environment where everyone can be – and become – the truest expression of their humanity is essential for individual, organizational, and societal health.
Open Employment Opportunities
Full Time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member to prepare attractive healthy dishes for the natural foods deli and to assist the chef in coordinating kitchen operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the chef
- Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly conditions
- Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
- Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers
Key Success Factors:
- Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple demands
- Comfortable working in close quarters with other people
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
- Regular, predictable attendance
Qualifications:
- Experience cooking for restaurant, deli or catering
- Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions
- This is a part time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $16 hourly. The anticipated shift opening for this position is Thursdays from 11am to 7pm, Fridays from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm.
To apply, please complete this application form.
Part-Time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part time Kitchen Hand/Deli Team Member to prepare attractive healthy dishes for the natural foods deli and to assist the chef in coordinating kitchen operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare deli offerings following specifications of the chef
- Maintain kitchen and retail display areas in sanitary and orderly conditions
- Follow safety, storage and labeling procedures
- Ensure high standards of customer service to assist customers and co-workers
Key Success Factors:
- Ability to follow instructions and handle multiple demands
- Comfortable working in close quarters with other people
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
- Manual dexterity with hazardous equipment
- Regular, predictable attendance
Qualifications:
- Experience cooking for restaurant, deli or catering
- Working knowledge of natural, organic, vegetarian and other specialty cuisines, with understanding of various dietary restrictions
This is a part time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate of $16 hourly. The anticipated shift opening for this position is Thursdays from 11am to 7pm, Fridays from 9am to 5pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 4 pm.
To apply, please complete this application form.
Cashier
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking for a reliable candidate to fill a part time (appx 28 hrs/week) Cashier/Floor Staff opening. The Cashier’s primary role is to provide prompt, friendly, helpful customer service. Part-time employees receive paid sick leave and a 10% discount at the Farm Store.
Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Check out customer purchases quickly and accurately, using correct prices and departments.
- Become familiar with Farm Store policies and products in order to answer customer questions. Refer unresolved questions or problems to Shift Supervisor or other appropriate staff.
- Bag customer purchases as needed and ask customers if they need assistance.
- Open and close out registers following established procedures. Balance cash drawer at end of shift.
- Maintain front end in clean, orderly condition.
Key success factors:
- Accuracy, attention to detail
- Ability to stay calm under pressure and handle multiple demands
- Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Regular, predictable attendance.
Experience serving the public is preferred but not required. We are willing to train!
The regular shift for this opening is 1pm-7:30pm, flexibility with which days, however some weekend shifts required. This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting hourly pay rate between $16-$17/hour.
To apply, please visit our employment page.
Saturday Morning Shift Supervisor
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is seeking a part-time Weekend Shift Supervisor to ensure prompt, friendly, courteous customer service, accurate cash handling, store security and smooth store operations. Position responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist customers in locating products, answering questions and placing special orders
- Maintain store in clean, orderly condition and see that spills or other hazards are cleaned up promptly
- Cover floor Staff breaks on register and stock checkout stands with register supplies
- Coordinate floor staff stocking/cleaning when there are no customers to check out
- Train floor staff designated by Operations Manager
Key Success Factors:
- Experience serving the public and handling multiple demands while staying calm
- Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality
- Communications skills: good listening, giving clear instructions
- Attention to detail, accuracy
- Ability to lead
- Regular, predictable attendance
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least 6 months of retail experience
- Familiarity with natural foods
The anticipated schedule for this opening is Saturday mornings from 6am to 2pm. Part-time employees receive paid sick leave and a 10% discount at the Farm Store.
To apply, please visit our employment page.
Produce Stocker
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is looking to fill a Produce Stocker position. If you are looking to keep busy and active while maintaining a fairly regular work schedule, but not looking for a full-time work commitment, this may be the job for you! Part time employees receive a 10% discount at our Farm Store.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist customers with produce questions and special orders
- Display fruits and vegetables to show abundance and quality while maintaining proper storage conditions
- Replenish and rotate displays, culling several times daily, and following stocking priorities set by Produce Buyer
- Trim, wash, bundle produce, following priorities set by Produce Buyer
- Dispose of damaged or spoiled goods promptly, with appropriate notification to Produce Buyer
- Remove trash, clean cases and keep prep and storage areas in clean, orderly condition.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Organized, accurate with details
- Ability to stand for long periods
- Ability to lift 50 lbs
- Regular, predictable attendance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with or interest in natural foods and produce
- Customer service experience
The current shift opening for this position are:
- Wednesdays 11am-7pm
- Thursdays 11am-7pm
- Saturdays 6am-2pm
This is a part-time non-exempt position with a starting pay rate between $15-$16 per hour. To apply, please complete this application form.
Hawthorne Valley Farm Store is a wonderful place to work with caring and supportive people. Working together as a team and having a sense of community is refreshing!
