Grace Farms Careers

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

Responsibilities

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.

Your day to day

• Keep buildings, offices, restrooms, and guest areas clean and neat.
• Sweep, vacuum, mop, dust, and clean different areas across the property.
• Wipe down tables, chairs, windows, glass doors, and other commonly used surfaces.
• Refill supplies such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, coffee, tea, cups, napkins, etc.
• Empty trash with food waste and recycling bins throughout the campus.
• Clean kitchens, break rooms, refrigerators, laundry areas, and employee spaces.
• Help keep outdoor spaces tidy by cleaning furniture, walkways, and entrances.
• Wash towels, aprons, blankets, and other housekeeping items as needed.
• Organize supplies and make sure cleaning closets and storage areas are stocked.
• Assist in special cleaning projects, and other housekeeping tasks as needed.
• Report rooms or equipment requiring immediate attention to the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Respond to radio calls for housekeeping needs which could include assistance in cleaning up of spills, leaks, stains, broken materials, restroom incidents and other housekeeping emergencies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.
• Tasks may vary depending on operational needs and priorities.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and carry at least 25 lbs.
• Ability to lift and transfer up to 20 lbs. of trash with food/recycling waste.
• Required to collect, move, and dispose of trash and recycling throughout the facility.
• Available to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Able to safely use cleaning supplies and equipment such as mops, brooms, and vacuums.
• Able to wear and use a backpack vacuum (approximately 15-20 pounds) for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Able to push/pull carts and engage in frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
• Maintain a safe work environment by following safety guidelines and proper lifting techniques.
• Perform routine, repetitive tasks while maintaining professionalism with visitors and colleagues.
• Strong attention to details and pride in maintaining clean, welcoming spaces.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to learn and take on variety of housekeeping and facility related tasks.
• Communicate effectively with all team members.
• Ability to work evenings for special events when needed.
• Basic English communication skills required to respond to instructions provided by management and radio calls from all other staff members.

Experience

• Minimum of one year of housekeeping experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation range: $22.00 – $24.00 per hour

Benefits

Grace Farms offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, different medical plan options, including dental and vision coverage, 100% employer-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability, along with a 403(b)-retirement plan with an organizational match. 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-acre preserved landscape and participate in the diverse public events hosted on-site.

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.

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