Prepared Foods Buyer *$1000 HIRING BONUS*
Prepared Foods Buyer *$1000 HIRING BONUS*
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USD 20 - 23
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Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented food lover ready to make an impact behind the scenes Love Local Food Join our Deli team!
The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a Prepared Foods Buyer to help ensure our Prepared Foods Department is well-stocked organized and aligned with our mission of supporting local producers and healthy food access. This full-time role blends purchasing strategy vendor relationships and data management to support our team and customers.
What Youll Do:
- Order and receive products to maintain a well-stocked department
- Build strong relationships with vendors and producers
- Analyze sales trends to make strategic buying decisions
- Ensure pricing and product data are accurate and up to date
- Collaborate on merchandising plans and department displays
- Support inventory processes and maintain records
- Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge
- Partner with the department manager on planning and goals
What Were Looking For:
- Experience with purchasing buying or inventory systems
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Clear communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. stand for long periods and work in coolers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Experience with recipe costing and margin tracking
- Familiarity with natural foods or co-op environments
- Proficiency with MS Excel and POS systems
Starting pay is $20-23 depending on experience.
Generous benefits package includes medical insurance optional dental and vision staff discount life insurance 3 weeks of paid time off 401k 20% store discount paid parental leave employee assistance program and more.
Seeking evening and weekend availability this is a full-time 32-40 hour position. Shifts are Sunday through Thursday
Employment Type
Full-Time
