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What We Do And How We Do It We provide stellar service and authentic Montana food experiences through inspired farm-to-table catering, grab and go meals and beverages, made with top-quality, organic, Montana-grown ingredients. Farmer Meets Foodie crafts unique, seasonal dishes that celebrate the best of Montana's harvests, using carefully sourced organic ingredients from local producers. We approach every aspect of our work with intentionality, treating each customer, producer, and team member with care and respect throughout the entire farm-to-table process. ____________________________________________________________________ Why We Do What We Do At its core, our work is about repairing the American food system. Every decision we make is designed to support ethical local farms, help strengthen local economies, and contribute to restored soils and ecosystems—while nourishing our customers with creative, wholesome food. Farmer Meets Foodie demonstrates that operating with deep respect for farmers, consumers, and natural systems is both possible and profitable. ____________________________________________________________________ Our Mission Farmer Meets Foodie delivers soul-satisfying meals that faithfully support organic, regenerative agriculture and Montana producers. ____________________________________________________________________ Our Goals Cater 23 full service events annually Cater 55 drop off events annually Begin offering corporate boxed lunch catering in 2026 Complete 10,500 transactions annually at retail/cafe ____________________________________________________________________ Our Vision We're joining forces with other farmers & foodies to pave a new path through food. One that is delicious. We envision a world where the soil is healthy, the food is nourishing, and the people are well fed.
Farmer Meets Foodie Job Description:
Barista We're seeking some A players to join the Foodie Team! Specifically, we're excited to find someone with the following qualities: Desire to learn and grow Coachable Values local/organic/fresh ingredients Self starting/motivated Friendly, customer service oriented Quick learner Cares for/is connected to the local food movement Creative problem solver Flexible schedule (can work evenings, weekends and occasionally travel out of town for consecutive days Can lift heavy things up to 50 lbs daily Can handle long hours on your feet, sometimes in the heat Efficient, must have a sense of urgency Current food handlers certificate General Responsibilities Prepare and serve a variety of coffee, tea and mocktails using a variety of methods with a sense of urgency to ensure exceptional customer service Follow Farmer Meets Foodie recipes accurately to ensure consistency Learn how to operate Toast POS systems and handle transactions accurately Interact with customers in a friendly and professional manner Educate customers about our menu, and answer any questions Keep cafe clean, organized, and fully stocked at all times Assist with basic food preparation tasks and packaging when needed Serve/assist with service/cooking at catering events when needed Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, ensuring compliance with food safety standards Assist with packing for events when needed Assist with clean up from events when needed Time Commitment Working in the food industry, our work schedule includes working weekends, evenings, early mornings, and potentially any time in between. We are currently seeking multiple team members to work with us full time and part time. This role is scheduled to begin in early August as that will be the opening date of our cafe. Interested? Contact Kaitlin to set up an interview! catering@farmermeetsfoodiemt.com Why join us? Farmer Meets Foodie is a company that constantly evolves to best serve our mission and the needs of our team and our clients. From a food truck to frozen meals to specialty dinners to catering, we're always looking for how we can do things better. The culture of Farmer Meets Foodie is one of excellence, in fact, we were voted Montana's Best Farm-To-Table Business in 2024. We believe our standard of excellence starts with a solid team, so we are selective about who we bring on. We make an effort to work cohesively as a team and have each other's backs on the job. We want each team member to be the best, healthiest version of themselves, so we also make an effort through scheduling to provide an adequate work-life balance. We're busiest in the summer, so while we still have some work to do in the off season, we all get some much needed downtime in the winter months too. Farmer Meets Foodie is making a positive impact with each meal we serve, as we support more than 30 Montana family food producers. Because we purchase seasonally, each of our team members has the potential for creative license, as we're constantly seeking out new and exciting ingredients. Members of the Foodie Team are frequently inventing new menu items to try, because with each shift we provide a free meal to each staff member. We have some other cool perks too, like good wages + tips, opportunities to travel throughout Montana. We also offer commission to team members who help us book more catering clients. Working in the food industry can be exhausting, but on the Foodie Team, we keep it fun! Whether it's nerding out over the latest unexpected flavor combination during a staff meal, busting out dance moves during the cupid shuffle at a catered wedding or a team gathering with games and homemade pizza- we're all about having a good time.
