MARKET JOB DESCRIPTION

Root Down Market is a cafe and farm store located in New Sharon, ME. Serving breakfast and lunch, our menu features farm-to-table ingredients including eggs, meat and produce. Our in-house bakery produces baked goods such as biscuits, muffins and more with Maine-grown grains. Additionally, our market offers a curated selection of local meat, cheese, and produce as well as grab and go salads, soups, and Maine-roasted coffee.

We strive to put together a team who is excited to deliver high quality food to our community. We value team members who are passionate about local food, who show up to work with a positive outlook and can problem solve, and can be timely. Our market and cafe will be open very early in the morning and we need team members who can consistently and reliably be on time to work. Above all, we are looking for a customer service rock star! 

Schedule:

Minimum two shifts with the possibility of a third. Schedule is Friday and Saturday mornings and afternoons 6:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Responsibilities:

  • welcoming guests and assisting them with cafe ordering and market purchases

  • informing guests about menu items, specials, events and products

  • taking in-person & phone orders and then accurately entering them into the POS system

  • brewing coffee and maintaining the self service coffee station

  • Stocking the bakery case and retail coolers

  • cleaning the market and dining areas

  • operating the cash register, accurately handling cash or cashless transactions and providing payment receipts

  • ensuring the food and other ingredients are fresh

  • maintaining a hygienic environment by cleaning surfaces and equipment regularly

  • washing dishes and sweeping the floor at the end of the day or as needed

  • tracking inventory levels to ensure the cafe has an adequate supply of consumable food and dry goods

  • opening and closing the establishment

  • responding to customer questions, feedback or complaints

Skills and Qualifications:

  • A passion for local food is a must!

  • Able to provide excellent customer service to a wide range of customers

  • Previous experience in a cafe or restaurant preferred

  • Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced work environment.

  • The ability to accept feedback and work collaboratively with owners and other staff members.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal and active listening skills.

  • Time management and organization.

  • The ability to work on your feet for most of the day and lift up to 30 pounds at a time.

Pay: $16/hour plus employee tip share

Benefits:

  • 25% employee discount 

  • Shift meal and unlimited caffeine!

  • Paid meal breaks

  • Paid time off

  • One weekend off every other month, we will work with you to ensure you can enjoy a work/life balance and join the rest of civilization when they adventure in our great state and enjoy family time on the weekends! 

To apply: Send resume and cover letter to info@rootdownmarket.com.