The Chatham Real Food Market Co-op (CRFM) is a thriving community-owned local market with over 1,200 member-owners. Since opening in 2009, the Co-op focuses on directly supporting our local farmers and crafters as well as supplying our community with organic and natural groceries. We have a full fresh produce department, a café serving lunch and grab & go prepared foods, grocery, health & wellness, bulk department, and community room. 

Chatham Real Food Market Co-op is renowned for our Organic Produce Department. We seek an individual with authentic interest in organic produce, a passion for food system issues, working with local growers and a leadership style focused on team building and support. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to comprehend pricing and margins, participate in purchasing, and maintain accurate inventories. We'd love to talk with you if you'd like to join us in support of our local food economy at this beautiful market. 
 

Responsibilities:

- Lead a team to improve performance, customer service, and product knowledge.

- Train and uphold department procedures, skills, and operations.

- Ensure all produce displays are well stocked, properly signed, and attractively arranged.

- Oversee ordering and maintain product quality.

- Implement and maintain a Safety Program while fostering a strong Safety Culture.

- Uphold sanitation and presentation standards for the department.

- Support personnel development and oversee department administration.

 -Work cooperatively with the management team 
 

Qualifications:
 

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

- Basic computer skills to place orders, utilize databases, and create forms

- A minimum of 2 years experience in the natural foods industry, with at least 1 year of supervisory or management experience preferred

- Ability to be on their feet all day, lift to 50 lbs, and operate all department equipment

- Ability to motivate others and contribute to creating a positive work environment through their conduct and interaction with coworkers and management