Employment

Welcome to Cook's Valley Farm The farm stand is now closed for the season.

Farmers Market

Must Have:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Must be energetic and able to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record
Be able to drive a cargo van in and around city conditions
Able to multi-task and work quickly and efficiently
Markets run every week from June thru October-part time seasonal job

Ideal:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Enjoy the outdoors and be able to work in any weather condition
Present yourself in a professional clean approachable manner
Be able to work independently and be able to improvise when things don't go as planned
Have a passion for food and agriculture-represent Cook's Valley Farm in a positive manner

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Driving the van to and from the market-able to back a van with mirrors
Setting up and taking down tables, tent, produce and signs
Pack and unpack the van
Set stand up so that it is attractive and inviting
Most important- sell produce

Field Help

Must Have:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Must be energetic and able to frequently lift and carry 50 lbs.
Be able to work quickly and efficiently
Be able to work independently without supervision
Be able to work with a team when required
Be able to use hand garden tools well
Enjoy the outdoors and be able to work in any weather condition
Be able to communicate in English

Ideal:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Must Have:

At least 18 years old and able to work the whole season from April-Nov.
Have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Able to drive and operate farm equipment.

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Assist in all aspects of vegetable and fruit production-field preparation, seeding, transplanting, pruning, trellising, weed control, harvesting, clean up, etc.

Retail Stand

Must Have:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Must Have:

A friendly outgoing personality-enjoy interacting and helping customers
Have a passion for food and agriculture-represent Cook's Valley Farm in a positive manner
Present themselves in a professional clean approachable manner
Must be energetic and able to lift and carry 50 lbs.
Must be able to use a cash register and make change. Must be able to use credit card machines

Ideal:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Must Have:

At least 18 years old and able to work the whole season. Mid June-November
Good communication skills-able to answer customer's questions about products
Be able to work independently-without supervision

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Work the counter waiting on our customers in a friendly helpful manner
Keep the stand neat, clean, and well stocked
Prep produce for various markets

Employment Application

About Yourself

Name_________________________

Address________________________

email_______________________

Phone Number____________

Date of Birth______________

List Last 3 Employers:

Name Address Phone# Relationship

1. ___________________________

2.____________________________

3.___________________________

List 3 References:

Name Address Phone # Relationship

1.____________________________

2.____________________________

3.___________________________

A Few Questions

Are you looking for employment for working the farmers markets, field work, or the stand?

How many hours a week are you looking to work? What days and hours are you available?

When are you not available?

You would be working outside where there is pollen, bees, occasionally poison ivy, etc. Are there any allergies that we would need to know about?

You need to be able to lift 50 lbs. easily. Is this something that you are able to do?

Have you ever operated heavy equipment or farm machinery? If so what types of equipment?

Do you have a valid driver's license and a good driving record?

Have you worked on any kind of farm? If so what kind of work did you do?

Job Application

Farmers Market

Must Have:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Ideal:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Responsibilities required but not limited to:

Field Help

Must Have:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Ideal:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Must Have:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Responsibilities Required but not limited to:

Retail Stand

Must Have:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Must Have:

Ideal:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Must Have:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Responsibilities Required but not Limited to:

Employment Application

About Yourself

List Last 3 Employers:

List 3 References:

A Few Questions