About the role
Pay: $15.50 to $15.50 per hour
Description
Can you notice a single bruised peach from across the room? Are you the type of person who respects a fragile heirloom tomato and handles it with care? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.
Requirements
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
Responsible for displaying, storing, rotating and culling the Produce Department in alignment with store and management goals and direction
Follows best practices to promote Produce sales and freshness, work efficiently, limit waste/shrink and educate customers on product
Ensures displays are fully stocked, rotated, plentiful, seasonally relevant, and optimally fresh during all business hours
Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of all Produce backstock areas; maintains constant pulse on inventory and reacts accordingly
Communicates Produce information to staff and customers to increase sales and provide excellent service
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS?
AGE/AVAILABILITY
Must be 18 years of age or older
Must be available to report for work on time, weekend availability required
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Experience handling produce, grocery, or perishable items required
Merchandising and customer service experience required
Must possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.
Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.
Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.
Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.
Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.
Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
BENEFITS/PERKS
Higher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidays
Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)
HSA contributions for eligible health plans
Paid Time Off (available to full time employees)
Sabbatical program for all employees
Other benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share program
WHO IS SWAMP RABBIT CAFE & GROCERY
Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.