For Santa Fe teens looking for summer jobs, the market is hot

Tori Gossum working at Dolina Cafe and Bakery. Emma Lawrence/Generation Next

Tori Gossum is on her feet just about every morning, busing tables and serving customers at Dolina Cafe and Bakery. Like many Santa Fe teens, Gossum wanted a summer job to earn some cash, but ended up gaining much more than money from the experience.

“I gained a better understanding of what it’s like working in a professional and adult environment,” said Gossum. “It’s important to have experience working in a serious business, to be better prepared in the real world.”

She also learned to take responsibility for her mistakes, to act and dress professionally, and to work quickly and efficiently.