Farm Market Assistant
feedmore western new yorkBuffalo, NY
Farm Market Assistant
feedmore western new yorkBuffalo, NY
16 days ago
Occupations
Community Health WorkersFarm and Home Management EducatorsFarmworkers and Laborers, Crop, Nursery, and GreenhouseIndustries
Community Food ServicesSupermarkets and Other Grocery Retailers (except Convenience Retailers)Regulation of Agricultural Marketing and CommoditiesAbout the role
Description:
The Farm Market Assistant is responsible for serving diverse groups of people and communities, ensuring safe, timely and efficient market operations at each site as assigned by their daily route and schedule. Daily responsibilities include loading/unloading the Farm Market vehicle, inventory management, providing exemplary customer service, money handling and use of point-of-sale system, data collection and volunteer supervision.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide exemplary customer service to Farm Market Customers and others;
Represent Feed More WNY in a professional manner at all times when interfacing with customers, donors, volunteers and/or constituent providers;
Promote Feed More WNY Nutrition Education initiatives at market sites;
Follow assigned route and schedule arriving at each market site on time; Helps to identify potential locations for new market sites;
Responsible for recording all sales in Point-of-Sale (POS) system;
Stock/Restock Farm Market vehicle as needed;
Track and control inventory daily;
Observe all safety policies and procedures as required by Feed More WNY policies and DOT regulations;
Serve as the point person for Feed More WNY volunteers and interns;
Help train and onboard new volunteers and interns;
Assist with any and all mission work as needed and requested with some or no prior notice including, but not limited to: serving as a truck spotter, helping with Community Garden/Freight Farms/on and off-site food distributions, preparation of meals and serving home-delivered meals; and
Other duties as assigned or needed.
COMPETENCIES:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and develops alternate solutions;
Balances team and individual responsibilities. Responds promptly to internal team needs and commitments;
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, looking for opportunities to improve and promote quality;
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand on feet for extended amount of time. Will be working in hot and cold temperatures, both indoor and outdoor;
Point-of-sale Proficiency: ability to use iPad to record transactions;
Must possess a valid driver's license and good driving record; and
Must obtain a DOT Medical Certification upon hire and be willing to drive the Farm Market vehicle when needed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions;
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to handle or feel items such as documents. The team member is required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus. This position regularly requires the individual to lift objects weighing up to 50lbs
Supports the Feed More WNY's organization mission to fight hunger among the less fortunate;
May perform administrative support for department; and
Assists with other duties and projects as requested.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED
Bachelor's degree and 2 years community nutrition/public health experience working with low-income populations, including intern or volunteer experience;
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral;
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and public relations skills;
Proficiency in MS Office products, including Word and Excel;
Demonstrated ability in teaching and public speaking;
Current & valid NYS driver's license and access to an automobile; and
Must be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PREFERRED
Current Serv Safe or other food safety certification;
Previous volunteer experience at Feed More WNY;
Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative;
Ability to learn new computer software programs;
Able to take initiative and work independently; and
Ability to adapt and grow in an expanding program.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Mid
Location
Buffalo, NY
Occupation
Community Health Workers
Industry
Community Food Services
Posted
16 days ago
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