Company description

At Nude Foods Market, we believe grocery shopping shouldn’t come with a side of plastic waste. That’s why we’re building a better way to shop — one that’s good for your body, your budget, and the planet.

Founded in Boulder, Colorado, Nude Foods Market is your local zero-waste grocery store, offering delicious, sustainable, and responsibly sourced products without all the packaging. From pantry staples and fresh produce to prepared meals and home goods, everything we sell is available in reusable, returnable containers — or with no packaging at all.

We partner directly with local farmers, bakers, and makers who share our values, so you can feel confident that the food you’re eating is clean, ethical, and supports your community. Whether you’re vegan, paleo, gluten-free, or just trying to eat a little more mindfully, we’ve got options that work for your lifestyle.

Job description

Job Title: Produce Manager & Retail Associate
Location: Boulder, CO
Reports to: Co-Founder & CEO
Schedule: Full-Time (Includes weekends; early mornings and occasional evenings)
Compensation: Starting at $22/hour + 40% off groceries

About Nude Foods Market:

Nude Foods Market is an innovative, industry-changing startup transforming how grocery gets done. We’re a zero-waste grocery store with deep local ties and bold values—and we’re not doing business as usual. We’re building something meaningful, creative, and truly different. We're now hiring a Produce Manager & Retail Associate to support daily operations and our fresh produce system.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Produce Manager & Retail Associate to support day-to-day store operations while taking full ownership of our produce system. This is a hybrid, hands-on role—part floor retail, part buyer, part systems builder. You’ll help grow a high-performing team, ensure an exceptional customer experience, and maintain a store environment that’s clean, efficient, and inspiring. At the same time, you’ll manage our produce sourcing and stocking, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and strong local vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

Store Operations

• Support daily store operations, opening/closing procedures, and daily checklists
• Model exceptional customer service
• Help foster a clean, positive, and productive team culture

Produce Management

• Maintain a fully stocked, clean, and high-quality produce section in-store and in the walk-in
• Own produce sourcing: place regular orders (typically Sundays and Wednesdays) and respond to ad hoc needs
• Communicate directly with local farms and vendors to secure seasonal, cost-effective, high-quality produce
• Analyze and compare pricing across vendors to ensure affordability and strong margins
• Track spending and calculate weekly produce COGs for Boulder, Denver, and online sales
• Check deliveries, reconcile invoices, label and organize incoming boxes (First In, First Out), and identify missing or damaged items
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to identify and meet back of house produce needs (e.g. for jarring or meal prep)
• Manage pricing in the POS system and ensure timely updates for any price changes
• Work with the inventory manager to prepare produce boxes
• Remove spoiled items and clean shelving regularly to ensure top-notch food safety and presentation

Customer Experience & Store Appearance

• Create a welcoming, helpful, and inspiring shopping environment
• Ensure strong visual merchandising, clear signage, and clean, well-stocked shelves
• Train staff to communicate clearly and knowledgeably with customers
• Handle customer concerns or questions calmly and constructively
• Participate in restocking, signage updates, and store redesigns as needed

Systems & Process Improvement

• Build and refine lean, scalable systems for inventory, purchasing, communication, and training
• Identify operational inefficiencies and bring forward solutions
• Take full ownership of your role while supporting the broader team and company growth

You Are...

• A proactive leader with strong follow-through and a collaborative spirit
• Detail-oriented and obsessed with cleanliness, order, and quality control
• Flexible and quick to adapt in a startup environment
• Calm and grounded even when things get hectic
• Curious about sustainable food systems and excited to shape the future of grocery
• A clear and confident communicator—both written and verbal

Minimum Requirements:

• 2+ years in a leadership role in retail, grocery, food service, or similar
• Experience in produce buying, food systems, or vendor relationships
• Physically able to lift 40 lbs and be on your feet throughout shifts
• Comfortable with basic spreadsheets and email communication
• Familiarity with inventory tracking, COGs, and POS systems
• Bonus points for experience in sustainability, local agriculture, or startups

Benefits:

• 40% off groceries
• Paid Time Off (PTO) of 1 hour for every 52 hours worked up to 40 hours in Year 1 (up to 80 hours in Year 2, 120 hours in Year 4, and 160 hours in Year 6)
• 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
• $100 monthly allowance towards tax-deductible supplemental benefits you choose, including:
  • Direct Primary Health Care from Nextera
    PPO Dental or Vision Plans
  • Short-term Disability
    Whole Life/Term Life
  • Secondary Health Coverage
  • Employer-Matching 401(K) up to 4% of gross wages each pay period.
• Purpose-driven work in a values-aligned, supportive team
• Growth opportunities in a fast-growing company
• Deep engagement with local food producers and sustainability

Thank you for your time and interest in this role. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Compensation

this position is: hourly, $20/hr +

Application instructions

Deadline

no deadline