Job DetailsJob Location: White River Junction, VT 05001Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $25.02 - $37.52 SalaryWe are a cooperative; cooperation is at the heart of everything we do. At our Co-op, we believe cooperation means creating space for everyone. We strive to bring individuals together from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences to achieve shared goals. We practice kindness and foster a workplace where respect, acceptance, equity, honesty, and belonging are more than values, they are lived every day.

Why? Because connection strengthens us. It helps us build the ecosystem we want to work in and be part of.

And…because kindness matters! Kindness nurtures community, and communities thrive when we all work together. If you’re passionate about community and making a difference, we’d love to work with you.

Position Overview:

Responsible for maintaining department inventory, including re-ordering, and stocking of department items. Ensures high level of beverage quality and service.  Works in partnership with the Store Manager.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Stays within the annual budget for Meat/Seafood Department in coordination with the Store Manager
Follows the Manager’s Code of Conduct
Ensures that the Co-op’s policies and procedures are enforced and administered in a timely fashion and recommends any changes warranted
Orchestrates the daily functions of the Meat/Seafood Department
Responsible for Meat/Seafood inventory, ordering and vendor relations
Responsible for stocking and merchandising all department areas.
Works with Store Manager to ensure proper signage and clean, attractive displays and cases
Conducts or oversees regular meetings and huddles with Meat/Seafood Department
Works with the Store Manager on implementing merchandising strategies including weekly specials, demos, sampling events, and special promotions
Contributes ideas for new products, techniques and systems to improve Meat/Seafood operations
Maintains Meat/Seafood Department sanitation procedures and ensures compliance with governmental regulations
Monitors and works with Supervisors on rotation of product to ensure product freshness
Ensures highest level of customer service

listens and responds to complaints and suggestions from all to improve Meat/Seafood performance

Schedules Meat/Seafood department and oversees scheduling

QualificationsRequired Skills/Experience and Attributes:

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of supervisory experience
Ability to represent the Co-op in a positive manner
Two plus years and knowledge of local growers and product
Ability to multi-task
Proficiency in ECRS POS system and processes
Set an excellent example for new employees
Proficiency in use of computer software, Office 365, Excel and Word
Serve Safe certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months
Excellent follow through

Attendance Requirements: 

Flexible hours, including weekend and evening shifts.  Availability to be scheduled to work any day of the week, according to department needs.

Physical Requirements:

Standing for long periods of time, lifting, reaching, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, and speaking.  Must be able to comfortably lift on a regular basis.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds. We share a common passion for our member-owned Co-op, communities, and for improving people's lives.

Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. Every point of view helps shape our success, and fostering inclusion is everyone's responsibility.