Company description

We are an independent cooperative grocery located in a vibrant mid-size city at the Foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. Serving East Tennessee since 1981, we specialize in local, organic, and natural foods and cater to a wide variety of diets and lifestyles.

As the only food cooperative in Tennessee, we don’t think like any other grocery store. Our dedication to our community is paramount. Member-owned and featuring products from over 40 local growers, raisers, bakers and makers, Three Rivers Market acts as a powerful catalyst for retaining wealth within our community and building resilience in our food supply. 

Our store physically inhabits a renovated 1930's bakery in a thriving commercial district known for independent businesses and the arts. Due to exemplary adaptive reuse and green building practices, we are a proud recipient of a 2012 Green Project Award from the U.S. Green Building Council, East Tennessee Chapter. In addition to focusing on sustainability, we value worker well-being by offering competitive pay, benefits and discounts, wellness reimbursements, and regular professional development opportunities. 

We think that Three Rivers Market is a great place to work! 

Job description

We are seeking an energetic, experienced, produce savvy individual to assist the Department Manager with day-to-day operations of the produce realm (which is also the plant realm and point of entrance to the store!) of our cooperative grocery.

Must have a minimum of three years working with fresh fruits and veggies in a retail capacity, preferably in a fast-paced grocery environment.
Must have excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, and a strong foundation in customer service.
Experience working with small scale farmers is preferred and familiarity with cooperative models and principles is desired.
 
This is a fast- paced, dynamic position which requires creativity and attention to detail. It requires one to think on their feet to prioritize department needs and order of operations on a daily basis, and the ability to delegate tasks to achieve these goals. We serve a broad diversity of clientele and employ a diversity of personnel, so it is important to be able to relate to and support all kinds of humans through their various needs.

Other competencies for this position include familiarity with retail pricing and merchandising strategies, strong computer, office and organizational skills, and the physical stamina to be on your feet most of the day and to lift and move up to 50 lbs.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

September 30, 2024