American Spoon

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. Seasonal retail associate Traverse City, MI Seasonal Part-time or full-time $16-$17 per hour, DOE American Spoon is looking for warm, food-loving people to join our Traverse City store team for the season. Whether you're a teacher, student, retiree, or simply looking for meaningful seasonal work - if you love great food and great conversation, we'd love to meet you. What you'll do Deliver exceptional, relationship-driven customer service that reflects the American Spoon brand Act as a brand ambassador - sharing your genuine enthusiasm for our products, our story, and the local ingredients behind them Educate customers and fellow staff about our preserves, nut butters, and locally sourced ingredients Stock and merchandise the sales floor and stock room, keeping everything organized and beautifully presented Maintain a clean, welcoming store environment at all times Complete sales transactions accurately using a tablet-based point-of-sale system - comfort with everyday technology and touchscreen devices is essential What we're looking for A genuine passion for food, cooking, and Michigan's locally grown produce An energetic, team-oriented attitude with high personal standards Experience working directly with the public - in retail, hospitality, or a similar setting Comfort with technology - if you can navigate a smartphone with ease, you'll pick up our POS system quickly Previous specialty or small-shop retail experience is a plus, but not required Availability on both weekdays and weekends, with Sunday availability especially important A commitment to quality and an unwillingness to cut corners American Spoon has been crafting jams, preserves, and condiments from the finest Michigan fruits since 1982. We're a small company with big standards - and our store teams are the heart of how we connect with our customers. Compensation details: 16-17 Hourly Wage PI62a206cf4eff-2549

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. Seasonal retail associate Suttons Bay, MI Seasonal Part-time or full-time $16-$17 per hour, DOE American Spoon is looking for warm, food-loving people to join our brand new Suttons Bay store team for the season. Whether you're a teacher, student, retiree, or simply looking for meaningful seasonal work - if you love great food and great conversation, we'd love to meet you. What you'll do Deliver exceptional, relationship-driven customer service that reflects the American Spoon brand Act as a brand ambassador - sharing your genuine enthusiasm for our products, our story, and the local ingredients behind them Educate customers and fellow staff about our preserves, nut butters, and locally sourced ingredients Stock and merchandise the sales floor and stock room, keeping everything organized and beautifully presented Maintain a clean, welcoming store environment at all times Complete sales transactions accurately using a tablet-based point-of-sale system - comfort with everyday technology and touchscreen devices is essential What we're looking for A genuine passion for food, cooking, and Michigan's locally grown produce An energetic, team-oriented attitude with high personal standards Experience working directly with the public - in retail, hospitality, or a similar setting Comfort with technology - if you can navigate a smartphone with ease, you'll pick up our POS system quickly Previous specialty or small-shop retail experience is a plus, but not required Availability on both weekdays and weekends, with Sunday availability especially important A commitment to quality and an unwillingness to cut corners American Spoon has been crafting jams, preserves, and condiments from the finest Michigan fruits since 1982. We're a small company with big standards - and our store teams are the heart of how we connect with our customers. PI8cba3-0110

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 Description: Production Kitchen Cook Assistant Company: American Spoon Location: Preservation Kitchen, 1668 Clarion Ave, Petoskey, Michigan American Spoon has immediate openings in our Production Kitchen for the position of Cook Assistant. Job Details: Start Date: Immediate Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm, hours vary seasonally Responsibilities: Assist lead cooks in producing our award-winning jams, jellies, condiments, and preserves. Perform various tasks throughout the production kitchen, including seasonal fruit processing, dishwashing, and prep work. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs several times a day and stand for long periods. Capability to work in a fast-paced environment for periods up to four hours without stopping. Proficiency in basic math. Knowledge of food preparation and/or food safety is preferred but not required; we will train the right person. Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus. One year of consecutive work experience is preferred. Reliable transportation to and from work. Positive attitude and willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done. About Us: Founded in 1982, American Spoon Foods is an award-winning artisan fruit-preserving company located in Petoskey, Michigan. We craft fruit preserves and condiments in small batches primarily using locally sourced ingredients. At American Spoon, one of our most important assets is great people. We're looking for hard workers with great attitudes who want to be part of the team making award-winning, nationally recognized specialty foods. Join our Team: If you have a strong work ethic, great communication skills, a commitment to excellence, and a passion for teamwork, we encourage you to apply. We will train the right person looking for a career in our Preservation Kitchen. PId30f8b8bf5-