Produce Staff

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Paid time off

Health insurance (full-time)

Dental insurance (optional)

Vision insurance (optional)

Profit-sharing bonus

Hiring bonus

Job summary

Middlebury Natural Foods Co-Op in Middlebury, VT, is seeking dynamic and friendly staff to join our Produce Department. If you are passionate about local and organic produce, enjoy fast-paced teamwork, and provide excellent customer service, this is a great place to learn and grow.

Ideal candidates have retail or food work experience, are knowledgeable about natural foods, and are comfortable with physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or food service preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds as part of daily work.
• Interest in natural foods and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist in daily operations of the Produce Department.
• Help maintain product quality and freshness.
• Move and lift products as needed in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Job description

• $500 hiring bonus available. $500 paid out after 6 months of employment for external candidates only.

Are you looking for an active job with opportunities to learn about local and organic produce? Come share your passion for food with us!

Our growing Produce Department features a wide selection of organic and local produce. We are seeking dynamic and friendly staff who are hard working and able to meet our high standards for customer service. Must have excellent communication skills and also enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Seeking staff who enjoy physical work since this job is like a daily work out (our staff lift 50 pounds repeatedly).

Our ideal candidate

• is passionate about providing excellent customer service
• enjoys fast paced physical work environment
• has recent retail and/or food work experience
• is knowledgeable of natural foods with a desire to learn more

Benefits package including 20% staff discount, 3+ weeks paid time off, group health insurance (for full-time employees), optional dental and vision insurance, profit-sharing bonus, and more.

Salary: $18 per hour