Here at the 200 Acres, we give experiences. We educate, we share our family farm, we connect people to the land and to each other. If you want to help us spread this mission, please read on. If it’s not for you, we would love to have you as one of our many valued visitors.
We are a working farm and bakery. We are currently hiring for the following positions:
The Great Pumpkin Patch is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a full-time Seasonal Food Service Manager. We are looking for someone who is passionate about food and loves to work with a team. We are looking for someone who is organized, has great communication skills, and is a great leader. This is a seasonal full-time position mid-August through mid-November.
Essential Functions:
The Seasonal Food Service Manager will organize and supervise the daily activities of food service operations of The Great Pumpkin Patch during its fall season. This requires managing staff and adhering to standard operating procedures all while juggling multiple tasks at a fast pace in a safe and fun work environment.
- Certificate, Licenses, Education/Training – Servsafe Food Management Certificate (or willing to obtain) and prior experience in food service is a must. Strong knowledge of food service equipment operations.
- Management – be a leader who supervises other staff members
- Customer service focused – Must be able to interact with customers regularly, greeting them and addressing their concerns and/or questions about the farm
- Analytical thinker – assist in the day to day logistics of food service and assist in increasing productivity while managing cost factors
- Strong Communicator – ability to relay information to management team and other staff members, provide training to food service staff and interact with customers
- Solution Oriented – ability to think ‘outside the box’ and think ‘on your toes’. No two days are alike at the farm. Maintain positive demeanor when assisting customers and/or staff.
- Accountability – will be responsible for disbursement of start up funds along with organization and collection of sales each day. Knowledge of Square Point of Sale software is a plus.Maintain FOH staff schedules and ensure all staff are present and accounted for.
The Seasonal Food Service Manager MUST:
- Understand and get behind the vision of The Great Pumpkin Patch
- Be a team player
- Have a passion for all things fall
- Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with staff, customers, suppliers, and volunteers
- Bring creativity and outside-the-box thinking to work every day
Food Service a key part of the success of The Great Pumpkin Patch. Visitors love our food: whether they are eating a full meal, stopping by for a snack or just grabbing a cider slush, and it is your job to make it great.
The Seasonal Food Service Manager’s main focus will be on all food service locations before, during and after pumpkin season. This person will be responsible for overseeing and directing all phases of seasonal concession operations. We are looking for someone who is excited about fall, passionate about people and food service.
Expected hours:
- Before Pumpkin Season: mid to late August through mid September (Monday through Friday, approximately 40 hours per week).
- During Pumpkin Season : mid September through end of October (Wednesday through Sunday minimum approximately 50 hours per week).
- Post Pumpkin Season: November 1st thru 10th (Monday through Friday: approximately 35 hours per week).
Want to join our team? Click here to download an application. Complete and return to The Great Pumpkin Patch office or The Homestead Bakery.
The Great Pumpkin Patch is looking for Farm Crew Members to join our team.
As part of the Farm Crew your duties will include:
- All aspects of our pumpkin and mum production (planting, watering, cultivating, weeding, harvesting)
- General upkeep of grounds (string trimming, mulching, painting)
- Machinery maintenance and light construction
- Seasonal display and venue setup preparation for The Great Pumpkin Patch
Candidates must be fit, capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions and have a strong work ethic. The successful candidates will possess effective time management skills, be a team player and also be able to work both independently and under limited supervision.
You will be required to conduct your duties in a safe, diligent manner at all times.
Part-time and full-time opportunities are available.
Want to join our team? Click here to download an application. Complete and return to The Great Pumpkin Patch office or The Homestead Bakery.
The Great Pumpkin Patch is looking for a creative, motivated person to fill the role of Gift Shop Retail Assistant on our team!
This person will assist in the setup, pricing and organization of our onsite seasonal gift shop, The Bridle Shop. The Gift Shop assistant will greet, engage and assist customers, while completing sales transactions and recording inventory.
The ideal candidate must also be: a creative, organized, detail oriented self-starter, who is good with people and is able to think on their feet.
Retail experience is a plus but not required.
This is a seasonal full-time position with a flexible schedule. Must be able to work weekends in the fall.
Want to join our team? Click here to download an application. Complete and return to The Great Pumpkin Patch office or The Homestead Bakery.
The Homestead Bakery is looking for a few outgoing, motivated people to round out our bakery team. You would be engaging customers, closing out sales and keeping the retail space impeccable. If the baked goodness is too much for our bakers to handle, you may be asked to pitch in and package products, label baked goods and do dishes. If you are fun, flexible and aren’t afraid to work, this job might be for you!
Want to join our team? Click here to download an application. Complete and return to The Great Pumpkin Patch office or The Homestead Bakery.
Love baked goodness? We do, and we are looking for skilled bakers. Some of our made-from-scratch baked goods include: yeast breads, angel food cakes, cinnamon rolls, cookies, sweet breads and pies. During pumpkin season (September and October), we bake in two shifts, and we do it at a fast pace. We work hard and have to be high energy to produce a ridiculous amount of baked goodness. The work isn’t always glamorous and fun; lots of baked goods means lots of dishes. You will be doing them too. If you like early mornings and love the smell of deliciousness, this might be the job for you.
Want to put your name in the hat to be on The Homestead Bakery team? Click here to download an application. Complete and return to The Great Pumpkin Patch office or The Homestead Bakery.
Questions may be emailed to thepatch@the200acres.com
Calling all pumpkin lovers! It takes an army to pull off our favorite season of the year. The Great Pumpkin Patch is looking for outgoing, motivated people to complete our fall team, including retail staff, gardeners, grillers, pumpkin pickers, ice cream dippers and more. You will engage customers, work hard and be part of a great team, but most of all, you will help visitors get an unmatched experience at their favorite fall destination. If you are fun, flexible and aren’t afraid to work, this job might be for you! We have full-time, part-time, weekend only, after school, and everything in between to work with your schedule.
Want to join our team? Click here to download an application. Complete and return to The Great Pumpkin Patch office or The Homestead Bakery.
Questions can be emailed to thepatch@the200acres.com.
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
— Thomas A. Edison
