Job description

$500 hiring bonus for full-time staff after waiting period ($250 after 3 months, balance after 6 months)

- IT’S ALL ABOUT THE JOB - A.K.A. YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Produce Associate

DEPARTMENT: Produce FLSA STATUS: Nonexempt

REPORTS TO: Produce Manager TYPE: Full Time

WHO ARE WE?

The Woodstock Farmers’ Market is the area’s premier year-round, fresh food-focused grocery store. We are committed to creating and selling the best products sourced locally and globally, ethically, and sustainably. We hire only the most service-oriented people who appreciate a fun, fair, drama-free workplace, and share our CORE VALUES:

• Come with an empty cup: have humility
• Sit at the table together: be collaborative
• Do the right thing—always: be honest, accountable and have integrity
• Always hungry: relentlessly get stuff done
• Fish Cakes: think outside the box to creatively solve problems
• Bright side: always be positive

IN SUMMARY

Our mission is to sell the freshest produce, organic and local, when possible, with great attention to variety, competitive pricing, weekly promotions, cleanliness, large beautiful appealing displays—all of which create an energetic atmosphere conducive to high volume sales. We do this with the customer as first priority, with attention to special orders, education, recipes, and assistance.

OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE!

• Work stocking and receiving shifts
• Work opening and closing shifts
• Stock all areas of the department with large, beautiful displays
• Make neat and readable signs
• Assist customers
• Check pricing
• Check in orders for accuracy and quality
• Maintain quality through proper product rotation
• Keep work and store areas clean and organized
• Cut, package and price items appropriately
• Assist with bagging at the register when necessary

As is more often than not the case, keep in mind that "of utmost importance” describes the general nature and level of work performed in your job. They should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities by employees so classified.

OF COURSE THERE ARE OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES - Requires work with others in a group or team, external customers, face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

BE CALM UNDER PRESSURE - Make great food fast and/or place orders with vendors effectively and efficiently | Focus on the issue at hand | Provide staff and guests with great service | Make multiple decisions in the heat of the moment | Resolve conflicts with diplomacy

BE COLLABORATIVE - Appreciate other’s ideas | Enjoy listening and engaging with others in order to make final decisions | Put team before self | Work successfully within a team | Must understand the total Market picture: Service is what we do and without great service we are nothing |Must work directly in step and harmony with guest's desire and directly with store staff and supervisor.

BE FAST - Quick thinking in a fast-paced environment |Love a high-volume buzzing work environment

BE A STRONG COMMUNICATOR - Listen more, talk less | Seek first to understand | Clearly articulate and set directions | Catch others “doing it right” | Give positive and constructive feedback | Turn difficult conversations into a “win” for the Market

BE ORGANIZED AND DETAIL ORIENTED - Prioritize projects and keep them moving forward | Make small things count | Catch errors and/or mistakes early on | Triple check your work | Observe, ask questions

BE AN OUTSTANDING MODEL FOR SANITATION - Maintain highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation in kitchen and storage areas | Run a clean, tidy and safe work environment | Be extremely sensitive about cleaning and food safety issues in all areas

BE A GENUINE LOVER OF GREAT FOOD - Enjoy making great Market-style food and/or merchandising great Market-style food | Have an eye for and create beautiful displays | Make great decisions regarding quality

WHAT’S IMPORTANT TO HAVE -Must be 16 years or older|Must have a genuine love of providing great service to others|Nice, neat printing to make beautiful signs!|Strong computer, math, and organizational skills

WHAT’S NICE TO HAVE- Experience with produce, but no worries if you don’t. This is a great place to get to know all about it!

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO BE ABLE TO DO – with or without an accommodation Frequently raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly |Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time |Walk throughout store, including to other buildings and outdoor areas | Exerting force on a regular basis so object is moved to or from team member | Carrying objects up to 40 pounds on a regular basis | Grasping and/or picking up objects | Regularly reaching for objects | Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine

WHAT THE WORK ENVIRONMENT IS LIKE - It is tight! Not quite being packed in like sardines, but pretty close sometimes. It may be necessary to step outside depending on the task at hand or walk between buildings. Be prepared for all weather conditions. That means from time to time you will need a raincoat, warm outerwear, boots, and an appreciation of Vermont’s beautiful and changing weather!

MAINTAINING A CLEAN & SANITARY WORK ENVIRONMENT - Follow all safety and health protocols | Housekeeping is important | Tidy up your workspace regularly | Wipe down frequently touched surfaces | Pick up items on the floor that could be trip/fall hazards.

MORE ABOUT YOUR JOB DESCRIPTION - It is not a contract of employment | Employment remains at will | Performing all or some of the job to expectation is not a promise or guarantee of continued employment |Any responsibilities can be temporarily or permanently changed or modified at any time in the Market’s sole discretion, with or without prior notice to our staff | Changes may be made with or without being in writing | Employees may be required to perform other jobs for The Market even if not within this job or this department | This describes the general nature and level of work performed in this job | Understand this should not be construed as an exhaustive listing of all job duties and responsibilities of employees so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work BOTH Saturday and Sunday OR 1 day each weekend?
• What is your #1 reason for wanting to work at the Woodstock Farmers' Market?
• Are within a reasonable commute to WOODSTOCK, VT, considering winter travel conditions?

Work Location: In person

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