We’re looking for someone who can take ownership of a full farmers market booth—not simply assist another employee.
Dumplin’ by Aro is a growing dumpling brand operating at farmers markets and events throughout Southern California. After training, you’ll be trusted to transport inventory, set up the booth, cook and serve food, handle customers, and keep the entire operation running smoothly.
This is a great fit for someone who enjoys being in charge, works quickly, communicates well, and takes pride in doing things correctly. Full training will be provided, but once trained, you must be comfortable working independently and solving routine problems without constant supervision.
Schedule
Scripps Ranch Farmers Market – Thursdays
- Vehicle and inventory pickup in Mira Mesa: Approximately 1:00 PM
- Market hours: 3:30–7:30 PM
- Finish time: Approximately 8:00 PM after breakdown, vehicle return, and inventory drop-off
- Total shift: Approximately 7 hours
Additional fill-in shifts may be available as we grow and when other team members need coverage. Strong performers will receive priority consideration for additional and higher-volume markets.
Responsibilities
- Pick up the company vehicle and inventory from Mira Mesa
- Drive safely to and from the market
- Set up the complete booth
- Run the booth independently after training
- Cook, sell, and serve dumplings and garlic noodles
- Provide friendly and confident customer service
- Manage multiple orders and keep the line moving efficiently
- Handle payments accurately
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Track inventory and communicate restocking needs
- Break down the booth and return the vehicle and inventory
Compensation
- Training pay: $20 per hour
- After successful training: $150–$215 per shift plus tips, depending on the market
- Potential performance bonuses
- Additional market opportunities
What We’re Looking For
- Dependable, punctual, and available every Thursday
- No pattern of last-minute call-outs
- Fast-moving and comfortable working under pressure
- Friendly, confident, and professional with customers
- Able to multitask between cooking, serving, payments, and booth operations
- Takes initiative and ownership
- Communicates clearly and responds promptly
- Food-service, farmers-market, retail, or sales experience is helpful, but attitude and reliability matter most
Requirements
- Must live near Mira Mesa or be able to reliably reach Mira Mesa for vehicle pickup
- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
- Comfortable driving a company vehicle
- Able to lift and move market equipment
- Able to stand and work through a physical shift
- Comfortable working independently after training
- Must obtain or already possess a valid California Food Handler Card
This position is ideal for someone seeking a consistent weekly part-time shift, additional earning opportunities, and room to grow with a small business.
Pay: $150.00 - $300.00 per day
Application Question(s):
- This role requires you to pick up a company vehicle and inventory, set up the booth, cook and serve customers independently, manage payments and inventory, break everything down, and return the vehicle afterward. Tell us about a time you were trusted to run something on your own. What were you responsible for, what problem came up, and how did you handle it?
Work Location: In person
