Join Our Team as a Prepared Foods 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. We're proud to have contributed over $202,500 in donations to local food shelves, nonprofits, and discounts for low-income shoppers. With 33% of our sales coming from local Vermont products-nearly $8 million from over 400 local producers-we are deeply invested in our local economy.

Are you passionate about local, natural foods and community engagement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If so, we want you to lead our Deli Department as the next Prepared Foods Manager!

What You'll Do:

• Inspire and Lead: Supervise and motivate a vibrant team, fostering a professional yet fun work environment.
• Curate Delicious Offerings: Create an exciting product mix by analyzing product movement and staying ahead of national trends.
• Maintain Eye-Catching Displays: Ensure our deli's presentation is always fresh, clean, and inviting.
• Achieve Financial Success: Meet fiscal goals through strategic pricing and vendor negotiations.
• Stock and Manage Inventory: Keep our shelves well-stocked with strategic ordering and regular audits.
• Engage with the Community: Actively participate in hiring, training, and evaluating staff, while maintaining excellent customer service.

What We're Looking For:

• Retail Experience: Ideally in the natural foods industry.
• Leadership Skills: Proven success in leading and motivating a team.
• Food Quality & Customer Satisfaction: A commitment to high standards.
• Knowledge of Regulations: Familiarity with local, state, and federal food and health department requirements.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly and enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Including group health insurance, optional vision and dental insurance, a flexible spending account, 3+ weeks of paid time off, paid holidays, a profit-sharing bonus, 401k, life insurance, paid parental leave, co-op membership, an employment assistance program, and more.
• Competitive Salary: Starting at $60,000 - $70,000, depending on experience.
• $1000 Hiring Bonus: Available after 90 days of employment.

Why Middlebury?

Our co-op isn't just a place to shop; it's a community hub. Discover the charm and beauty of our area here.

Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now at our website. Be sure to include your resume and a letter of interest.