Established in 1996, Hi-Rise Bread is a family-owned neighborhood bakery and café that offers a wide variety of house-made breads, pastries, confections, beverages, sandwiches, soups, dinners, and wine spirits.

During the summer and fall, Hi-Rise has a presence in many farmers markets throughout Cambridge, Somerville, Boston, and surrounding towns.

Hi-Rise Bread Co. is hiring Farmers Market and Counter Support Staff! Farmers Market Staff work at 1-3 farmers markets per week during market season (May-November) while also working 1-3 shifts as Counter Support Staff at Hi-Rise Bread, Hi-Rise’s bakery and café.

Farmers Market Staff represent Hi-Rise at area farmers markets, selling a wide variety of breads, pastries, confections, and jam;

Counter Support Staff provide critical operational support to the customer-facing functions of the business while maintaining standards for accuracy, speed, cleanliness, teamwork, and general work ethic.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to :

FARMERS MARKETS

• Ability to perform all aspects of a farmers’ market shift, including market packing and preparation, market setup, customer interface, order processing, and market breakdown
• Market driving and logistical support available for the right candidates

COUNTER SUPPORT

• Utilization of order management processes
• Adherence to standards for appropriate packing of orders across product categories
• Communicating in an effective manner with customers who have arrived for pickup
• Setup and breakdown of product displays, outdoor dining equipment, etc.
• Cleaning, restocking, and side work

No experience is required, and seasonal workers are welcome. Counter Support Staff receive a competitive base salary and excellent tips.

Opportunities for advancement and additional responsibility are available in a variety of capacities. Benefits include shift meals / beverages, employee discounts, and employer-subsidized health insurance.

Friendly, outgoing personality

• Comfortable with moderate manual labor tasks

Last updated : 2024-04-30