Produce Stocker ($11.75/hr+)

The Gem City Market Cooperative is Dayton's first multi-stakeholder community and employee-owned full-service grocery store. We're looking for dedicated, community-oriented servant leaders to grow with us to achieve our mission: Our mission is to serve, engage, and empower our neighborhoods by providing affordable, high quality food in a clean and welcoming environment that is worker and community owned.

Reporting to the Department Manager, the Produce Stocker will:

• Assist in coordination of the fresh produce and floral program while offering an engaging customer experience through the creative merchandising and retail of fresh product, and by providing outstanding customer service in a cooperative environment
• Assist with the the stocking and receiving for all produce and floral items while assuring appropriate product selection, quality control, food safety and discarding (if applicable) of unsold/unusable product
• Minimizing waste through proper FIFO procedures, helping wash and prepare produce
• Maintain a welcoming and sanitary environment, by adhering to GCM standards, i.e. breaking down boxes, sweeping and mopping daily
• Be attentive and responsive to the needs and concerns of members, customers, suppliers, staff, and community, and will communicate these as appropriate in order to positively address them in accordance with Gem City Market's mission statement

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Agricultural, food service or retail experience, with an understanding of fresh produce strongly desired
• Desire to stock efficiently and effectively mandatory
• Creative merchandising skills or experience highly preferred
• Passion for quality food
• Experience serving the public encouraged
• Highly Organized with an attention to detail
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines
• The willingness to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and some holidays

At the Gem City Market Cooperative we celebrate, respect and thrive on the differences and diversity of all people in solidarity with our community, employees and in everything we do. The Gem City Market Cooperative is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, welcoming all to apply.

If you need assistance or an accommodation with the application, you may contact us at jobs@gemcitymarket.com or (937) 701-7432.

Rate of pay is based on experience. Great benefits including health, dental and vision will be offered to full time employees. Come be a part of a dynamic team that supports the community through access to food, employment and a great customer experience. Grow your skills and explore a career with us. Apply today!

Gem City Market Cooperative is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled