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CAREERS AT THE CO-OP
We are always happy to accept and review resumes.
Please submit applications in person or by email at info@muskokanorthfood.com
We are currently looking for the following team members:
All interested candidates please send us a cover letter explaining why you’d like this position along with your resume to: info@muskokanorthfood.com or visit the Co-op to deliver in person. Please call us for more details: 705.789.0020
SALES CLERK/BARISTA
The Good Food Co-op is looking for an energetic, outgoing and hard-working front of house team member to assist with our growing Co-operative Grocery Market, Cafe, Micro-Bakery, and Espresso Bar. We’re looking for a dynamic team member who has the intention and desire to find long-term employment. This part-full time position is diverse in nature. At the Co~op, we promote creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and encourage staff to lead. An acute interest and passion for healthy eating and living, and a close alignment to our co-operative values are a great asset.
Position starting wage: $19.65/hr to be increased at 3 months
Part to Full-time: 25-40 hrs/week
Key qualities for this role include:
- Passion and desire for good, healthy food and well-being
- Interest to learn about our Cooperative model
- Genuine love and respect for people
- A positive outlook
- Desire to give work your all
Other areas of interest and key experience for this position:
The Co-op is small and can be very busy. Our staff team has a multi-faceted approach to running the day. Staff have their own specialized positions; however, we cross-train so everyone has the ability to do a little of everything in case back-up support is needed. We help and support one another however and whenever we can.
The following experience is an asset, but not essential:
- Experience in the food/cafe/grocery industry
- Barista skills
- Good understanding of health(y) food, nutrition and wellness, and a passion to continue learning, growing and sharing within this realm
- Experience in community~building/development, work within the Co-operative/not for profit sector
- Experience in retail and food service environments, Point of Sale Systems and cash handling
Essential attributes:
- Positive, helpful and respectful customer relations- the successful candidate will be front and center within the diverse landscape of our customer base
- Organization, cleanliness and attention to detail
- Ability to see what needs to be done and following through with that
PRODUCE LEAD - POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED
This is a fast-paced, fun and all encompassing role. You will be positioned to lead the fresh produce portion of the Co-op; this is a position that requires the successful candidate to be very comfortable, and excel, in customer relations and communication. You work closely with management, the Co-op’s kitchen staff, and work directly with the Co-op’s fresh produce producers. Like all staff, you’ll welcome and mentor volunteers into the Co-op, and assist our customers as a priority. The fresh produce component of the Co-op is one of the most important aspects of our Co-op market.
- This position can begin as part-time and evolve into full time (35+ hours/week). All applicants must be prepared for this position to be long-term and a possible career path moving forward.
