This job posting serves as a general description for several positions within the farm stand. Applying to this position means, based on your skillset and our needs, that you may be hired into a Cashier specific role, Stocker specific role, Retail Packer specific role, or serve as Utility and function within all roles described here. These details will be discussed in interview.

If you’re interested in the Farm Stand Crew position(s), please email your resumé and a little bit about why you’d be a good fit to hello@jordansfarm.com.

Jordan’s Farm is a fifth-generation farm located in Cape Elizabeth, Maine. We are a conventional farm growing approximately 60 acres of mixed vegetables each season. Our primary market is our onsite farm stand. In addition, we sell wholesale and continually seek ways to expand our markets. In 2025, we expanded our pick-your-own strawberry operation.  We strive to reduce food loss on our farm by working with organizations to end hunger in Maine. 

The Farm Stand Crew position is great for students or folks that are interested in fast-paced seasonal work. Employees should be prepared to be flexible as the farm work demands and may be asked to help wherever needed: working on the retail floor stocking vegetables and assisting with customer service, retail packing and processing outgoing and incoming deliveries, assisting in wash/pack or seasonal harvests such as strawberries and cherry tomatoes. Strawberry season may necessitate a brief shift in schedule.   

The ideal candidate for a farm stand crew position excels at multitasking, working in a fast-paced environment and has high attention to detail. This employee is primarily responsible for keeping our high-volume farm stand displays abundantly stocked with quality produce products and maintaining clean, tidy workstations, storage areas and retail spaces. Jordan’s Farm takes great pride in the quality of our products which is why it’s crucial for farm stand crew to prioritize keeping all produce looking fresh, crisp, and in top quality whether it’s being sold in the farm stand or going out in a wholesale order.  

Daily responsibilities may include: 

• Keep produce displays crisp and cool by spritzing vegetables, re-icing tables as needed, and swapping out leafy greens as needed throughout the day to allow for rehydration 

• Keep grocery displays, shelves, refrigerators and freezers dusted, fronted and well stocked; inform leadership when displays have dwindled and need redesign 

• Merchandise all produce and grocery products according to the “FIFO” method (first in, first out), keep managers informed on product quality 

• Pack greens and other produce for retail sale according to Standard Operating Procedures with speed, efficiency, and close attention to product quality  

• Use a computer and label software to print packaging labels for application to retail products 

• Assess quality of product before packing and bring any issues/inconsistencies to the attention of management 

• Assist customers with inquiries and educate customers on products and how they are used 

• Answer the phone and direct calls accordingly 

• Ensure grocery shelves, freezers and fridges are continuously fronted and stocked 

• Transact customers at our POS system, Clover 

• Take direction from leadership and assist in: 

• Keeping the produce coolers and storage areas neat and organized to allow for easy inventorying 

• Pricing incoming products with a price gun and merchandizing appropriately 

• Understand and adhere to all GAP/FSMA guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures outlined in our Food Safety Plan 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to work on your feet all day in a fast-paced environment 
• Positive attitude and good customer communication skills 
• Team-oriented 
• Attention to detail balanced with timeliness and efficiency 
• Math, counting and recordkeeping skills 
• Ability to regularly lift loads of 50 lbs. and work under challenging ergonomic conditions, including standing for long periods of time, crouching, bending and kneeling 
• A love for vegetables and supporting local businesses 
• Experience working in retail is a plus! 

Compensation & Benefits: 

• $17.00 – $19.00 depending on experience 
• PTO is accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked 
• Option to join MERIT IRA 
• 30% discount in our farm stand (with exception of meat, alcohol and consignment) 
• Access to free seconds quality produce