Do you love fresh produce, delicious coffee, and creating spaces that feel warm, clean, and well cared for? Carnation Farms is looking for a friendly, detail-oriented Farm Stand Sales Associate to deliver exceptional guest experiences while keeping our farm stand stocked, tidy, and beautiful.
This isn’t just a retail job—it’s a chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values good food, good people, and a great presentation.
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday, 10:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m., including a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Because we're a small team, candidates must be available to work this set schedule. Occasional Tuesday overtime may be available for monthly inventory.
What You’ll Be Doing - Essential Duties:
- Creating a welcoming, clean, and visually appealing farm stand
- Keeping shelves and displays fully stocked, labeled, and refreshed throughout the day
- Staying up to date on new and seasonal farm stand offerings so you can confidently share them with guests
- Receiving and processing inventory with a high level of accuracy—ensuring stock counts are correct and products are ready for display
- Learning and consistently following established standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain quality and consistency in service and operations
- Serving coffee, drinks, and farm-fresh food with care
- Staying on top of tidiness—wiping, sweeping, organizing, and resetting as needed
- Operating the point-of-sale system (Square) with accuracy
- Handling cash with precision and following proper protocols
- Answering guest questions and sharing the story behind our products and the farm
- Supporting team sales goals while maintaining a polished, inviting environment
You’ll Thrive Here If You…
- Have at least 1 year of retail experience - bonus if you’ve worked in a farmstand, grocery or specialty food store
- Are detail-oriented and take pride in a well-kept space
- Are comfortable with inventory receiving and understand the importance of tracking product accurately
- Can quickly learn new systems and follow procedures with consistency
- Enjoy organizing and restocking as much as interacting with guests
- Have strong communication and customer service skills
- Can stay focused and upbeat in a fast-paced, multitasking environment
Extra Points For:
- Interest in sustainable agriculture or local food systems
Physical and environmental requirements:
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly
- Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in a non-climate-controlled environment (our store has large garage style doors that remain open during business hours, regardless of outdoor weather conditions)
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously for extended periods
Applicants must be 18 or older due to the physical nature of the role, work environment, and scheduling needs.
Certifications Needed:
- WA Food Handler Permit - must have or be able to obtain within 14 days of start date
Why Work With Us?
At Carnation Farms, we don’t just grow food—we grow community. Join a team that values quality, care, and connection.
Apply today and help us keep the farm stand fresh, fabulous, and thriving!
Pay: $19.86 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- this job requires lifting up to 50 lbs regularly, and being on your feet for long periods of time. It also requires someone to be comfortable working in both every weather condition (the doors to our store are large and remain open during business hours, rain or shine). Are you comfortable with these physical requirements?
- Describe a time when you had to juggle multiple tasks (helping customers, stocking, cleaning, etc) in a fast-paced environment. How did you stay focused?
- What excites you most about working at our farm? And how does this role connect with your own interests and/or values?
- This role requires Wednesday-Sunday availability every week. Are you available to work consistently on those days?
- Do you already hold (or are willing to obtain within the required time periods posted in the job requirements) a WA Food Handler Permit?
Experience:
- retail, farmstand, grocery, or specialty food: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
