Grace Farms Careers

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Duties:

• Stays informed about all events and offerings of Grace Farms Foundation and shares this information in an accurate and enthusiastic manner with visitors to the Commons.
• Greets all customers with consistently warm, friendly, personalized greeting and service to every guest and customer. Moves quickly, but efficiently, accurately and safely through each transaction to minimize wait time for each guest. Thank each customer for their order.
• Processes each customer order through the Grace Farms Point of Sales and credit card transaction system.
• Follows all Grace Farms beverage recipes and procedures to make requested drink orders for customers.
• Assists team set up and clean up after internal catered events
• Follows all health & safety procedures when fulfilling guest pastry and food orders.
• Communicates and educates customers about menu items, retail items and specials – including ingredient lists.
• Works to maintain a good customer experience and reports any customer complaints to their supervisor.
• Assists the culinary team with getting food orders out to the customers.
• Promotes a safe and clean service environment by supporting Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• Communicates on a high level with the kitchen team to expedite customer orders.
• Helps clear and wash dishes when needed.
• Maintains Commons area clean throughout shift, performs cleaning tasks such as sweeping, wiping down tables, pushing in chairs, collecting trays and maintaining back counter area tidy.
• Practices proper food organization, labeling, and storage.
• Maintains regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills/Abilities:

• Exceptionally friendly people-skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal communications skills with external guests, and internal colleagues.
• Excellent team player who regularly assists their colleagues with a cheerful disposition.
• Ability to maintain high-energy throughout the day, and ability to remain calm, friendly and unflustered during high volume periods of operations.
• Must possess patience, empathy and a generous, positive, and can-do outlook.
• Able to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
• Flexible schedule that will include weekends and some evenings.

Education & Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience required, and food/beverage service preferred.
• Working knowledge of a Point of Sale (POS) system.

Physical Requirements:

• Requires long periods of standing and some lifting

Compensation: $20 per hour

MUST have reliable transportation as we are NOT near public transportation.

About Grace Farms:

Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut, that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape. Since opening in 2015, it has garnered numerous prestigious awards for contributions to architecture, environmental sustainability, and social good and has become a destination for arts, culture, and community. Grace Farms has welcomed 1 million visitors from around the world to experience innovative programming in music, visual and performing arts, while fostering contemplation and connection through architecture and nature.

Grace Farms’ humanitarian work includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain and advancing initiatives to foster more grace and peace locally and globally. This commitment extends to Grace Farms Tea and Coffee, a certified B Corp that models ethical and sustainable sourcing while supporting Design for Freedom.

The integration of cultural programming and humanitarian action reflects Grace Farms’ collaborative approach to generating new outcomes and meaningful change.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected

Grace Farms, 365 Lukes Wood Rd. New Canaan, CT

Responsibilities

Duties:

• Wash, cut, prepare, and cook food, including items such as poultry, meats, vegetables, pizzas, salads, sauces, etc. at stations including but not limited to the grill, pizza oven, salad station.
• Learn the menu to provide accurate, timely service.
• Ability to multi-task and take direction from Lead Line Cook and Chef de Cuisine & Commons Manager
• Verify that prepared food meets requirements for safety, quality, and quantity standards.
• Clean, stock, and restock workstations and display cases.
• Contribute to a team-oriented culture of mutual respect and support for each other.
• Cleans kitchen, storage and workspace area as part of a culinary team committed to promoting and providing a safe and clean kitchen and service environment in keeping with Grace Farms sanitation and cleanliness standards.
• May work special catering events on site, as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Minimum High School Degree or equivalent. Culinary Degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Line Cook.
• ServSafe certification is a plus

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively with all team members and other colleagues at Grace Farms.
• Bi-lingual communication skills a plus.
• This position will work on site in New Canaan. Must have flexible schedule, as well as the willingness and ability to work nights and weekends as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., bend, climb stairs, and stand for an extended period of time.
• Be able to handle hot and cold conditions during food preparation and cooking.

Compensation range: $23 per hour

MUST have reliable transportation as we are NOT near public transportation.

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes tuition reimbursement, a 403(b)-retirement benefit with an organization match, along with different medical plans, including dental and vision plan, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability. We believe in the importance of rest and balance, offering generous paid time off (PTO), sick and personal days, and 11 paid holidays. All staff are invited to enjoy our scenic 80-acres preserved landscape and participate in the diverse public events hosted on-site.

About Grace Farms 

Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center in New Canaan, Connecticut, that brings people together across sectors to explore nature, arts, justice, community, and faith at the SANAA-designed River building and Barns on 80 acres of publicly accessible natural landscape.  Since opening in 2015, it has garnered numerous prestigious awards for contributions to architecture, environmental sustainability, and social good and has become a destination for arts, culture, and community. Grace Farms has welcomed 1 million visitors from around the world to experience innovative programming in music, visual and performing arts, while fostering contemplation and connection through architecture and nature.

Grace Farms’ humanitarian work includes leading the Design for Freedom movement to eliminate forced labor in the building materials supply chain and advancing initiatives to foster more grace and peace locally and globally. This commitment extends to Grace Farms Tea and Coffee, a certified B Corp that models ethical and sustainable sourcing while supporting Design for Freedom.

The integration of cultural programming and humanitarian action reflects Grace Farms’ collaborative approach to generating new outcomes and meaningful change.

Grace Farms is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.