Meat & Seafood Assistant Manager 500 HIRING BONUS

*$500 hiring bonus available. $500 paid out after 6 months of employment for external candidates only.

Join Our Team as a Meat & Seafood Assistant Manager at Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op!

For over 45 years Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op has been a cornerstone of sustainable business practices nurturing the local foods movement and supporting our vibrant community. Were proud to have contributed over $202500 in donations to local food shelves nonprofits and discounts for low-income shoppers. With 33% of our sales coming from local Vermont products thats nearly $8 million for over 400 local producers we are deeply invested in our local economy.

Are you passionate about local foods and community engagement Do you excel in a fast-paced environment while leading a motivated team If so wed love for you to become our next Meat Assistant Manager! Our meat department operates under the Grocery department and oversees all Fresh and Frozen and Specialty Meat and Seafood. This role involves supervising and motivating a dynamic team of staff in a fast-paced retail environment.:

What Youll Do:

• Inspire and Lead: Supervise mentor and motivate Meat & Seafood department staff fostering a professional respectful and team-oriented environment. Lead by example on the floor set clear expectations and build a culture of accountability pride and strong work ethic.
• Develop Your Team: Take an active role in hiring onboarding and training new employees. Provide ongoing coaching performance feedback and evaluations to help team members grow their skills in meat handling food safety and customer interaction.
• Deliver Outstanding Customer Service: Ensure every customer receives knowledgeable friendly and attentive service. Assist customers with product questions special requests and cooking recommendations while training staff to do the same with confidence and professionalism.
• Create a Customer-First Experience: Maintain a clean organized and visually appealing department that reflects quality and freshness. Ensure all displays are well-stocked properly rotated and meet food safety and sanitation standards.
• Coordinate Daily Operations: Oversee scheduling task delegation and workflow within the department to ensure smooth daily operations and consistent service coverage.
• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards: Ensure strict adherence to all food safety sanitation and workplace safety guidelines while reinforcing best practices with the team.

What Were Looking For:

• Retail Experience: In natural foods with a focus on Meat Seafood or Prepared Foods
• Leadership Skills: Proven success in managing and developing teams.
• Customer Focus: Commitment to high-quality service and product knowledge.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Group health insurance dental and vision 3 weeks paid time off co-op membership 401k retirement plan and more.
• Competitive Pay: Pay is $25-28 per hour depending on experience.
• Community Impact: Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers and engages with the community.

Apply now at the Middlebury Coop careers page Experience:

Manager