Garden Shop Assistant

Stew Leonard’s, a family‑owned and operated fresh food store founded in 1969, has locations in Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey. Stew’s earned its nickname, the “Disneyland of Dairy Stores,” because of its country‑fair atmosphere, with costumed characters and animated entertainment throughout the store that keep children entertained while parents shop.

Seasonal – starting rate $17.25/hour

Gardening/Plant Knowledge is preferred.

The Garden Shop is just the place for the individual who loves the outdoors and likes change. There is always something new and exciting going on! As the seasons change, so too does the garden shop’s inventory. From flowers and shrubs to pumpkins to Christmas trees. This department is perfect for someone who likes to work with their hands and get them dirty!

• Taking care of customers and answering questions
• Keeping the Garden Shop clean and organized
• Fronting products
• Stocking merchandise
• Christmas time – making wreaths, filling tree stands, tying trees to cars
• Being able to adapt to the changing needs of the department every few months
• Providing exceptional customer service

• Being able to adapt quickly to changing seasons
• Communicating with customers and answering questions about the inventory
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
• Work a flexible schedule
• Great customer service
• Ability to operate a forklift

• Must be willing to work in very hot or very cold climates
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs

Family Oriented: We respect the personal balance between work and family with career opportunity and growth—over 80% of our managers have been promoted from within.

Benefits: High value, high quality Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, 401 K plan for FT & PT team members, family & personal time, life insurance, and more!

Environment: Have you seen the Avocado Girls? Chiquita Banana? Or the singing Parrot?

Pay Day: We’re thrilled to offer our employees Dayforce Wallet – a new way to get paid. Say bye‑bye to pay day and hello to pay your way.
Get your pay as soon as you earn it, at no cost to you – It’s your money, why should you have to wait? Request your pay as you earn it.

We take pride in the power of diversity, inclusion, and being socially responsible to the communities which we live and do business.

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Stew Leonard's is an equal‑opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.