Center Grove Orchard
is the BEST place to work!
People come to Center Grove Orchard to have fun, but we don’t let the fun stop with our visitors. As a team member at Center Grove Orchard, you get to work alongside other rockstar people at a family-owned business that believes having fun and working hard go hand in hand.
LET'S SWEETEN THE DEAL
It’s easy to have a good time at work when you work at Center Grove Orchard, but we offer plenty of on-the-job benefits that make life on our team a little bit sweeter.
We know that giving our visitors the best experiences requires us to do the same for our team. That’s why we allow casual work attire and flexible scheduling so your time working at Center Grove Orchard fits seamlessly into your life, including school, jobs, or other activities (sports, bridge club, etc.).
As if spending time at the orchard while at work wasn’t fun enough, all team members also receive free admission to the orchard for themselves, as well as five (5) Fall Season Passes for family and friends. While you’re at the orchard, you’ll also receive 30% off any purchases you make, including food or souvenirs.
Have we mentioned our baby goats yet? We have a lot of those, too.
Open Positions
Food Service Team Lead
SEASONAL | Part-time
Description
A Food Team Lead at Center Grove Orchard (CGO) plays a key role in creating smooth operations, team unity, and an outstanding guest experience. You are a guide, coach, and problem-solver—responsible for setting the tone for your team and ensuring the day runs efficiently from start to finish.
Core Skills & Attributes:
- Team Leadership – Inspire, motivate, and guide others.
- Clear Communication – Convey daily goals and expectations effectively.
- Active Listening – Use staff feedback to make improvements.
- Interpersonal Skills – Build strong, respectful team relationships.
- Decision-Making – Think fast and act with purpose.
- Delegation – Assign roles smartly to match the moment.
- Troubleshooting – Quickly address equipment, product, or staff challenges.
- Adaptability – Stay calm and pivot when plans change.
- Efficiency Optimization – Spot issues and make systems smoother.
- Time Management – Keep the team moving, balanced, and on schedule.
- Conflict Resolution – Lead with calm and clarity in tough moments.
Why It Matters:
As a Food Team Lead, you're setting the standard and building the experience—for your team and our guests. The stronger your leadership, the smoother our operations—and the more fun and memorable each day will be.
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Food Staff
SEASONAL | Part-time
Description
We are looking to hire friendly Food service workers to prepare meals and to serve our customers. The food service worker will perform food preparation duties and serve customers swiftly and efficiently. To be successful in this role, you need to perform optimally in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
We offer a dynamic work environment where team members have the opportunity to cross-train and gain expertise in various roles. It's important to note that certain roles are exclusively available for individuals aged 16 and above. Through cross-training, our team can seamlessly transition between different roles, providing valuable support wherever it's needed. You might become an expert in one or two roles, or you might discover that you enjoy many and become a master in them all!
Cashier
- Greet customers with a warm and friendly demeanor
- Cash handling skills are imperative
- Operate cash registers and handle customer transactions accurately
- Process payments, issue receipts, and provide change
- Keep the cashier area clean and organized
Runner
- Demonstrate active listening capabilities
- Foster effective communication with team members
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards
- Collect food items promptly to ensure a streamlined and efficient process
Cook
- Ensure all food items are cooked to the required temperature
- Operate large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, fryers, broilers, commercial ovens
- Follow instructions for specific food items being prepared
- Monitor food preparation and presentation to ensure that it meets the highest standards
- Ensure consistency in flavor, presentation, and quality
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards
- Receive, store, and rotate stock items in accordance with established procedures
- Ensure all ingredients are fresh and of the highest quality
Requirements
- Must be 14 years of age or older to become a Food Runner
- Must be 16 years of age or older to become a Food Cashier or Food Cook
- Flexibility to work all shifts (weekdays, evenings, and weekends)
- Commit to working a minimum of 10 hours a week
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Complete and comply with Mandatory Basic Food Safety Training
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude
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Admissions
SEASONAL | WEEKDAYS & WEEKENDS
IS THIS YOU?
- Seeking customer-focused, self-motivated, detail-oriented and highly-organized individuals to play a leading role in processing entrance to our farm in our Admissions department.
- The ideal candidate for the position will have a natural passion for fast-paced environments, top-notch customer service skills, and practice responsible register/cash management.
- Attention to detail is key for scanning season pass holders and matching their faces with photos on an iPad, and processing credit cards.
- Must be able to deal with high pressure situations.
- Simple command of a two-way radio is essential.
Admissions includes Admission Bins, CGO Express, Pumpkin Checkout, Pumpkin Valet, and Sunflower Stand.
ADMISSIONS JOBS OVERVIEWS
Admission Cashier: This is the main job at Admissions. You become the first impression guests have of Center Grove Orchard, therefore it is your priority to display exceptional customer service. This includes but is not limited to: greeting and welcoming guests; answering guests’ questions and offering information & assistance related to all aspects of CGO; upselling additional products such as animal feed; address and manage complaints & concerns or escalate to the Team Lead; administer lost and found. You will be standing much of the time, processing entrance to the farm by either selling admission tickets or verifying season pass ownership on an iPad register. You will be expected to go through cashier training and display proper money handling.
Country Corner: As a member of the Country Corner Crew, you will have the opportunity to bounce back and forth between different roles that are in our Country Corner area by the train. This could include helping guests in and out of the corn maze or assisting guests–either during a hayride or after a hayride–find their destination. This position will also be utilized to scan the landscape and help curb any litter or trash that may be in or around our farm.
Hayride Greeters: Hayride Greeters will be stationed at the hayride load out, Country Corner, and the pumpkin patch, if applicable. You will be responsible for positive guest interactions and guest safety. Guests will line up in a load out area and you will be responsible for counting the appropriate number of guests to fit on a hayride to maximize safety and to move the greatest number of people at one time. Before the hayride takes off you will mount the hayride and give a safety talk to everyone on board, give a brief overview of the attractions which are coming ahead, and wave as the hayride departs. This position will be working out in the open in the elements, either standing on concrete, gravel or grass. Awnings and sun-blocking umbrellas are provided for you to have shelter. You will also assist in the cleanliness and sanitization of the hayride trailer.
Sticker Police: This position is responsible for making sure that guests on the farm are in their designated areas. There are many different types of admissions and corresponding admission stickers. It is the responsibility of the sticker police to have positive guest interactions while questioning any guest on the farm who is not displaying an admission sticker. This position will be located around the admission bin area and may go around the farm from time to time.
Sunflowers: This role will be helping guests locate the correct sunflowers in the meadow. You will be taking a nominal deposit for shears for guests to cut sunflowers and processing payment on an iPad register. You will be expected to go through cashier training and display proper money handling. You will be standing much of the time and be out in the elements.
Farm Camp Counselor
SEASONAL | Part-time
Description
A Farm Camp Counselor is responsible for a small group of children, leading them through a variety of activities to promote learning and exploration of agriculture in a fun, beautiful setting. Counselors will guide campers in daily lessons on crops and animals, chores, activities, and opportunities for rest and play. Ideal candidates would enjoy working with elementary-aged children, learning and teaching new concepts about farm life, and making camp memories for all campers.
Roles & Responsibilities:
A Farm Camp Counselor will be responsible for a group of up to 10-12 campers ages 6-11 with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude while acting as a role model. Counselors will engage campers in interactive activities including lessons or crafts, daily farm chores, and organized farmyard play while maintaining a safe environment.
- Learning Activities
- Promote questions and curiosity
- Give clear instructions
- Adhere to a daily schedule
- Assist with set-up and daily clean-up
- Assist with developing, modifying, evaluating, and/or implementing changes to camp programming as needed and directed by the Lead Counselor and Farm Camp Administrator
- Livestock Activities
- Give clear instructions
- Follow safety standards when working with farm animals
- Assist with daily animal care such as feeding and clean up of farm animals
- Counselor Lifestyle
- Engage with all campers
- Promote positivity and cooperation between campers/counselors
- Ability to create, analyze and problem solve that allow for last-minute changes
Requirements:
- Age Requirement 14-16 years of age
- Monday - Friday 8 AM - 4:30 PM
- Prior experience working with children preferred
- Ability to work outdoors for extended periods during all kinds of weather conditions
- Ability to handle conflict resolution appropriately
- Ability to frequently stand; walk; use hands, objects, tools; reach with hands and arms; ability to climb ladders
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DISABLED
It is the policy of Center Grove Orchard to provide equal opportunity in employment to all persons. An individual shall not be denied equal access to employment opportunities because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or physical or mental disability.