About American Spoon

In 1982, we began making preserves in our Northern Michigan storefront kitchen. After all these years, our skilled crew still prepares fruit by hand and cooks with care in small-batch copper kettles. We work directly with a dedicated group of Michigan farmers and foragers who grow and gather the unique varieties of fruit we love, prized over generations for unparalleled taste and character. Our small, family-owned company exists, to find, capture, and preserve flavors you simply won’t find anywhere else. 

Job Type

Part-time seasonal

Description

American Spoon is seeking Retail Associates for our Saugatuck location to work seasonally through year end. Some weekend shifts are required. This position is ideal for anyone looking for part-time work in a pleasant retail setting. 

* Retail Associates are responsible for providing excellent customer service to our existing customers.

* Retail Associates act as ambassadors for our brand, actively educating our customers about who we are, what we do, how to use our products, and act as a tour guide to those visiting our stores to ensure their experience is exceptional.

* Retail Associates maintain a clean and organized store, keep both front and backroom shelves fully stocked along with sales aids, and perform opening/closing tasks to ensure the store is clean and beautifully presented throughout the day. This requires bending, lifting, twisting, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs and be on their feet the majority of the day. 

* Retail Associates assist in completing purchases at our POS (Point of Sale).

* Retail Associates assist in the preparation and serving of product tastings.

Requirements

* Must have some retail experience, ideally working in a small specialty retail shop, or in a capacity similar to it.

* Must enjoy proactively working with people. 

* Must have weekend availability. Please do not apply for this position if you do not have weekend availability.

* A passion for food, cooking with fresh ingredients and a strong interest in and knowledge of locally grown fruits and vegetables is a plus!

* An energetic spirit, a positive attitude, the ability to receive and carry out direction, attention to detail, the desire to work as part of a team, high standards, an unwillingness to compromise on quality, and commitment to the position are essential.

* Familiarity with American Spoon, our history, and our products is a plus.