Location: TPSS Co-op, Takoma Park Store

Purpose of Position: To provide prompt, friendly, helpful customer service and maintain the store in clean, fully-stocked, orderly condition.

Responsibilities:

• Greet customers in a professional manner.
• Be knowledgeable of TPSS Co-op policies and products in order to answer customer questions. Refer unresolved questions or problems to the appropriate staff.
• Check out customer purchases quickly and accurately, using correct prices and departments.
• Call for back-up as needed so that customers wait as little as possible to be checked out.
• Bag customer purchases and ask customers if they need assistance. If required assist customers with carrying out groceries or call other staff if available.
• Open and close out registers following established procedures. Count cash drawer at start & end of shift.
• Put stuffers in bags, inform customers of specials and upcoming store events.
• Maintain front end in clean, orderly condition.
• Answer and route phone calls, take and route messages as needed.
• Record all shrink promptly and accurately.
• Alert Shift Coordinator to potential shoplifters, disorderly customers or other emergencies.
• Offer suggestions for purchases and ways to prepare products.
• Help customers place special orders.
• Stock displays fully without overcrowding; face items on shelves. Rotate older stock to front, making space for new stock.
• Label items accurately with price tags or signs. Report price discrepancies to buyers utilizing the ‘scan report’.
• Maintain stocking lists for later shifts. Notify buyers of out-of-stocks.
• Clean up spills, remove trash promptly, sweep and mop floor.
• Use equipment safely. Advise Shift Coordinator of equipment problems.
• As directed, participate in periodic inventory counts as needed.
• Attend all-staff and department meetings.
• Consistently report to work on time, starting tasks at the beginning of scheduled shift.
• Perform other tasks assigned by Operations Manager.

Qualifications:

• Available to work mornings/evenings and weekends
• Proven math skills
• Ability to perform stocking tasks
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Experience working the public.
• Accuracy, attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and to stay calm under pressure.
• Ability to project an outgoing, friendly personality.
• Ability to stand for long periods.
• Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job

Position open until filled.

Takoma Park Silver Spring Coop is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your resume to ssinsky@yahoo.com attention Stephanie Sinsky, Human Resources Manager, or mail it to 201 Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912. Your resume may also be faxed to 301-891-2695.

Location: Split between the Takoma Park Store and the Silver Spring Store

Purpose of Position: Housekeeping is responsible for maintaining safe and clean environment.

Responsibilities:

• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Clean outside area that is the property of TPSS Co-op.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
• Dust furniture and equipment.
• Clean and sanitize restroom facilities and fixtures including sinks, urinals and toilets; wash windows, mirrors and walls; replenish supplies in the restrooms.
• Use safety signs and wear close shoes and gloves.
• Move empty boxes to clear pathways.
• Sweep up debris in aisles and walkways. Mop up spilled liquids or tracked in rain and/or snow.
• Report need for repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Correct unsafe areas and unsafe practices
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Able to perform cleaning tasks including heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds).
• Able to learn to use a variety of custodial equipment, supplies and materials.
• Knowledge of safe work practices.

Position open until filled.

Takoma Park Silver Spring Coop is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your resume to ssinsky@yahoo.com attention Stephanie Sinsky, Human Resources Manager, or mail it to 201 Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912. Your resume may also be faxed to 301-891-2695.

Location:

About the Position: TPSS Co-op has an opportunity for an experienced grocery/retail manager with a strong grocery background.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain oversight of daily operations of the Grocery Department.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in accordance with the TPSS Co-op standard at both store locations.
• Be responsible for achieving annual objectives; sales and profitability, labor and gross margin for the Grocery Department.
• Work as part of a collective management team to ensure the daily operation of both stores.
• Work as a hands-on manager.

Qualifications:

• Two years experience in a manager/supervisor role in retail food operations
• Hands on experience with developing and implementing budgets as well as maintaining cost and margin requirements
• Strong mentoring/coaching skills, as well as experience with motivating, leading and training staff
• Proven ability to develop, plan and implement systems, policies and procedures in a retail environment
• Committed to ensuring excellent customer service
• Possesses strong leadership skills
• Ability to communicate on all levels
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment

Position open until filled.

Takoma Park Silver Spring Coop is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your resume to ssinsky@yahoo.com attention Stephanie Sinsky, Human Resources Manager, or mail it to 201 Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912. Your resume may also be faxed to 301-891-2695.

Location: TPSS Co-op, Takoma Park Store

Purpose of Position: Coordinate and oversee the day to day functions of the inventory and POS process.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of the Catapult POS system by troubleshooting system issues, including maintenance and repair.
• Ensure the staff is trained in regards to inventory management POS processes and how to utilize the Catapult system correctly.
• Coordinate with buyers to ensure the weekly inventory cycle counting is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Manage & supervise quarterly physical inventory processes.
• Be responsible for the accuracy of information housed in the Catapult system

Qualifications:

• At least two years hands on experience with the Catapult system and retail inventory management systems
• Proven ability to train others
• Strong organizational skills
• Leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills
• Willingness to be a part of an organization that is continuously improving
• Familiarity with Access, MS Office and Scan Genius a plus

Position open until filled.

Takoma Park Silver Spring Coop is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your resume to ssinsky@yahoo.com attention Stephanie Sinsky, Human Resources Manager, or mail it to 201 Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, Md. 20912. Your resume may also be faxed to 301-891-2695.