Pasta Associate (Part Time, Flexible Schedule)

Reports To: Pasta Manager

Pasta Associate

Who we are at Adams

At Adams, we prioritize creating a warm and welcoming environment for both our customers and team members. We believe exceptional customer service goes beyond meeting needs—it’s about treating everyone with genuine respect, kindness, and appreciation. Each team member is expected to greet customers personally, serve them with friendly, polite, and knowledgeable assistance, and always put customer needs above other tasks. Additionally, we value a workplace where employees treat each other with the same courtesy and respect as our customers, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere that reflects our commitment to service excellence.

What we’re looking for

Adams employees are expected to provide friendly service to our valuable customers, ensuring that each experience reflects the commitment to providing quality products that Adams is known for. For the Pasta Associate, this means assisting with pasta preparation and packaging, maintaining a clean and organized workspace, and helping customers with questions and special orders to ensure a positive shopping experience.

Your Day-to-Day

• Provide friendly, polite, and knowledgeable service to ensure an excellent customer experience
• Greet customers warmly and thank them for shopping at Adams
• Assist in the preparation of fresh pasta and related items according to established recipes
• Package and label pasta products accurately and attractively for sale
• Maintain all sanitary and safety precautions while preparing, packaging, and handling food items
• Assist and support fellow pasta team members as needed
• Help restock, merchandise, and troubleshoot issues in the pasta department to maintain smooth operations

What you bring to the Farm

• Knowledgeable or willing to learn about the pasta Adams sells to better provide help to all customers
• Willingness to learn and demonstrate Adams’ culture and values
• Ability to follow recipes and safety procedures while assisting with pasta preparation and packaging
• Willingness to work collaboratively and communicate with a team of co-workers and managers
• Exhibit enthusiasm, positivity, and interest in pasta-making, culinary arts, and Adams’ commitment to product quality

Working Conditions

• Must be 18 years old
• Ability to work varied hours/days to support pasta department operations
• Ability to communicate and exchange information so others will understand
• Ability to support pasta production processes and department workflow
• Consistently move, adjust, and position items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods combined with frequent movement in a fast-paced environment
• Occasionally ascend/descend a stepstool, stepladder, and/or ladder
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers for duration of shift (e.g., kneading, shaping, cutting pasta)
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces as well as crowded areas
• Exposure to high-temperature kitchen environments, flour dust, and potentially slippery floors
• Effectively convey instructions in a fast-paced, high-noise kitchen or production environment

Perks of the Job

At Adams, we believe in recognizing and rewarding excellent work with competitive compensation and meaningful benefits. In addition to quality compensation, at Adams you can expect generous medical, dental and vision coverage (for applicable roles), voluntary benefits like pet insurance, paid time off and holiday pay, flexible pay schedules with DailyPay, and best of all, our generous Employee Discount.

The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions – including skill sets, experience, training, certifications and other business needs.

At Adams, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each situation. We’re committed to providing a supportive and rewarding environment that helps our team members thrive—both professionally and personally.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general responsibilities of this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required for this position. It is understood that these responsibilities are subject to the needs of the business and therefore Adams retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. 

I understand that other responsibilities may be required and confirm that I am able to carry out the duties of this position.

One weekend day per week required.