Jobs at Fungi Jon



Join our growing team to spread the fungi in Florida! Located in Saint Cloud, FL. See below for information on our available positions
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Farm Hand

Join the Fungi Jon team as a Farm Hand to help produce gourmet & medicinal mushroom abundance with potential to be involved in a number of specialized positions on our indoor farm. Tasks include (but not limited to) cleaning, organizing, mushroom media preparation, harvesting, trimming, order fulfillment and more.

Position Info:

  • $15/hr ($12/hr 1 month training period)
  • Full-time and part-time available (full-time preferred)
  • Harvesting, sorting, grading, and packaging fresh mushrooms to our high quality standards
  • Cleaning and organizing mushroom grow environments and all production areas
  • Potential to expand into specialized positions such as delivery driver, sales manager, marketing coordinator, farmers market representative, and more.
Requirements:
  • Has a working smartphone with data
  • Is on time and consistently reliable
  • Has good communication skills
  • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Has good problem-solving skills
  • Friendly and professional with crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
  • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
  • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
  • Able to lift 50 lbs and remain standing for several hours
  • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
  • Prior restaurant experience preferred
  • Must be willing to learn and closely follow sterile procedure and general sanitation practices

Benefits:

  • Employee discount on all products
  • Uplifting team environment and workplace
  • Potential for long-term growth with our company
  • Hands-on mycology education

To Apply:

Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

 

Sales Manager

Join the Fungi Jon team as a Sales Manager to maintain customer relations and expand the Fungi Jon network. Tasks include (but not limited to) email and phone communication, in-person sales meeting and demos, lead generation, driving to and from customers, and order management. Potential for part-time farm hand duties as needed, such as harvesting, packing orders, and cleaning. We're looking for someone to grow with us as a dedicated, long-term, team member.

Position Info:

  • $20/hr (1 month training period at $15/hr)
  • Part-time to begin - 10-20 hours per week to start, with room to grow into a full time position.
  • Communicates directly with wholesale customers to create weekly wholesale order sheets
  • Works closely with management on customer needs and sales needs
  • Responds promptly and professionally to all customer orders and inquiries
  • Presents products in a down-to-earth, friendly, and professional manner
  • Actively searches for and approaches new customers
  • Demos product at markets and special events

Requirements:

  • Minimum 9 month commitment to position
  • Experience working in sales
  • Experience working in customer service and communication
  • Experience working with chefs and restaurants required
  • Previous chef or sous chef experience preferred
  • Knowledge of GSuite software preferred
  • Able to work on a flexible schedule/attend to customers in a timely manner
  • Is on time and consistently reliable
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Has good problem-solving skills
  • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
  • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
  • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
  • Able to handle criticism and adjust accordingly
  • Listens thoroughly
  • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
  • Must be willing to learn and closely follow sterile procedure and general sanitation practices when on site and/or working with product

Benefits:

  • Commission on sales
  • Employee discount on all products
  • Uplifting team environment and workplace
  • Potential for long-term growth with our company
  • Hands-on mycology education

To Apply:

Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com. Include a summary of your skills, work experience, involvement with mushrooms, and answers to the cover letter questions at the bottom of this page.

 

Farmers Market Representative (St. Petersburg)

Join the team to represent the Fungi at farmers markets in Saint Petersburg, FL! See below for position info & requirements.

Position Info:

  • $15/hr ($12/hr 1 month training period)
  • Saturday scheduling - rain or shine
  • Part time - 8 hours per week to begin (more hours/days possible on our farm in Saint Cloud)
  • Minimum 9 month commitment to position

Requirements:

  • Must have a working smartphone with data
  • Must be on time and punctual - good time management skills
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Maintains a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Has cooking experience
  • Has experience with sales and customer service
  • Enjoys talking to people and is able to suggest products effectively
  • Detail oriented, quick learner
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and remain standing for several hours

Benefits:

  • Employee discount on all products
  • Uplifting team environment and workplace
  • Potential for long-term growth with our company
  • Hands-on mycology education

To Apply:

Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

 

Farmers Market Representative (Winter Park)

Join the team to represent the Fungi at farmers markets in Winter Park, FL! See below for position info & requirements.

Position Info:

  • $15/hr ($12/hr 1 month training period)
  • Saturday scheduling - rain or shine
  • Part time - 8 hours per week to begin (more hours/days possible on our farm in Saint Cloud)
  • Minimum 9 month commitment to position

Requirements:

  • Must have a working smartphone with data
  • Must be on time and punctual - good time management skills
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Maintains a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Has cooking experience
  • Has experience with sales and customer service
  • Enjoys talking to people and is able to suggest products effectively
  • Detail oriented, quick learner
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs and remain standing for several hours

Benefits:

  • Employee discount on all products
  • Uplifting team environment and workplace
  • Potential for long-term growth with our company
  • Hands-on mycology education

To Apply:

Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

 

Delivery Driver

Join the Fungi Jon team as a Delivery Driver to help spread our beautiful gourmet & medicinal mushrooms throughout the state. Tasks include (but not limited to) driving, sales, and cleaning. There is potential for part-time farm hand duties like harvesting, packing orders, and cleaning as needed. We're looking for someone to grow with us as a dedicated, long-term, team member.

Position Info:

  • $17/hr ($14/hr 1 month training period)
  • Part-time to begin - 20-30 hours per week, with room to grow as we expand
  • Delivery of fresh mushrooms to our clientele
  • Delivery van cleaning and organization
  • In-person sales and demos

Requirements:

  • Minimum 9 month commitment to position
  • Clean driving record
  • Has a working smartphone with data
  • Is on time and consistently reliable
  • Has good communication skills
  • Has a positive, upbeat attitude
  • Has good problem-solving skills
  • Friendly and professional with customers and crew
  • Has genuine interest and passion for our product
  • Detail oriented, thorough, quick learner
  • Intrinsically motivated to excel and do a great job every day
  • Desires personal growth and values honesty and responsibility
  • Willing and able to drive a large van
  • Willing and able to drive for extended periods
  • Sales experience preferred
  • CDL preferred
  • No prior experience with mycology or mushrooms necessary, but passion and some level of prior understanding about mushrooms preferred
  • Must be willing to learn and closely follow sterile procedure and general sanitation practices

    Benefits:

    • Employee discount on all products
    • Uplifting team environment and workplace
    • Potential for long-term growth with our company
    • Hands-on mycology education

    To Apply:

    Please send your resume & cover letter to Hello@fungijon.com and include a summary of your skills, work experience, experience or involvement with mushrooms, and answers to application questions at the bottom of this page.

    APPLICATION QUESTIONS:

    Why do you want to work here?

    What are your passions?

    What makes you happy?

    What do you hope to gain from this?

    What do you want to do?

    What do you not want to do?

    What is your availability and flexibility in scheduling?

    Are you willing to work 8-12 hour shifts?

    Are you willing to commit to this position for at least 9 months?

    How did you hear about this position?