All workers are classified under California law as “Casual Farm Workers”;
No benefits
No regular hours
No minimum wage requirement
Earning over legal limit requires 1099 (see Kelley)
Compensation comes in four (-4-) parts
(-1-) All PATCHEN workers start at $17.75 /hr minimum.
(-2-) Tips are yours to keep – the highest known daily total is over $300; the lowest is $0.00.
Tree Handler is an “Equal Opportunity”, “Potentially Very Profitable” job
Friendly and helpful efforts result in handsome tips.
Slow-moving, sloppy-dressed, long-haired, with tattoos, nose rings, etc. usually result in little or none.
Responsible, Presentable Workers will do well, as will PATCHEN, because of them.
Cashiers generally receive fewer tips but lots of “smiles” and “thank-yous” earn them good bonuses.
Shop Helpers also receive less in tips but make up the difference with good bonuses.
Tip jars are supplied by PATCHEN where appropriate – others are NOT allowed.
Signage or “subtle” gestures reminding customers to tip are also NOT allowed.
Cashiers, Wreath Makers, Santa, and Grinch share in serving cider and wine tasting. . . . tips go into a “house account”, and are shared proportionally between participating workers.
(-3-) Each worker is eligible to receive a Season Bonus, depending on;
Number of Customers Served (Brochure List count)
Accuracy of Transaction Reporting (Brochure accuracy)
Customer Helpfulness (management feedback)
Quiz scores and demonstrated knowledge of the PATCHEN Website
At the end of the Season payment is made by;
Check sent to the mailing address you entered on the application (up to five days)
