Job Details

Overview

Location: Various Outlets Across Oʻahu

Start Date: Variable

About the Job: In this role, you will act as HUC ambassadors, engaging customers through tastings, live cooking demos, and educational outreach. This role is vital to building awareness and enthusiasm for Hawaiʻi-grown products. The ideal candidate is energetic, curious, has a passion for Hawai‘i food and agriculture, and is comfortable proactively engaging with a broad range of audiences in public settings. This work requires adherence to applicable food safety standards and a commitment to transparency about the products and their contents. Shift days and hours vary weekly depending on demo/event availability. State recognized food handlers/food safety certification required.

About the Organization: Hawaiʻi ʻUlu Co-op (HUC) is a farmer-owned business revitalizing ‘ulu (breadfruit) as a viable crop and dietary staple here in Hawai‘i. We do this by empowering farmers to be changemakers in our local food system. Since 2016, we have grown from 9 member-farms to over 190 member-farms across Hawaiʻi. Our members are committed to offering high-quality ‘ulu products that are delicious, versatile, locally grown, healthy, accessible, and sustainable. Our vision is a thriving cooperative that sustains and uplifts producers, consumers, and society as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with shoppers and event attendees to share HUC products and stories.
• Prepare and serve samples (both pre-prepared and with live cooking demos).
• Represent HUC professionally and knowledgeably.
• Transport, set up, and break down demo/event equipment.
• Communicate regularly with the Retail Sales Lead.
• Open to conducting data collection on product pricing as needed.
• Maintain food safety standards.

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 40 lbs multiple times per day.
• Stand for 3+ hours at a time.
• Work independently without onsite supervision.
• Travel using a personal vehicle.

Required Qualifications

• 18+ years old; 1+ year of Hawaiʻi residency.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Basic technical skills (email, mobile communication).
• Willingness to learn deeply and share knowledge about ‘ulu, kalo, ‘uala, and pala‘ai.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years in agriculture, food, or beverage sectors.
• Knowledge, appreciation, and sensitivity to the Hawaiian language and culture.
• Familiarity with agroforestry, indigenous crops, sustainable agriculture and/or natural resource management or conservation.
• Familiarity with culinary techniques, Hawaii's unique food history, and general cooking experience.
• Individuals with work and lived experiences that align and complement the organization's mission and vision.

Expected Hours of Work

Demos/Hours are scheduled as needed in coordination with the Retail Sales Lead. Estimated average demos per month: 4 – 6.

Compensation & Contract Terms

• $25/hour for longer demos or training.
• Contractors provide their own transportation.
• Scheduling varies based on demo/event needs.

Other Duties

Please note this contractual job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please send resumes and or questions to ...@eatbreafruit.com