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  • Produce Buyer
  • Floor Supervisor
  • Grocery Stocker
  • Cashier

POSITION: Produce Buyer


The mission of TPSS Co-op is to promote healthful living by offering whole foods, high quality products and community resources, in a clean, friendly co-operative grocery store…that you own!

Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trusts amongst all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of service to each customer; each staff member is asked to help maintain the store image as an ethical and positive place to work and to shop. In addition, TPSS Co-op is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.




Location: TPSS Co-op, Takoma Park Store

Purpose: To select, purchase, price and display fresh produce and supervise department staff to meet objectives for sales, margin, labor and customer service.

Status: Reports to Grocery Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service.
  • Responsible for making sure that buyers and stockers fulfill their duties at all times.
  • Ensure that back stock is handled and stock is rotated before buyers place orders.
  • Ensure that the store is kept clean and items are shelved properly.
  • Work with Marketing Manager to prepare store displays.
  • Work closely with Receiver to be sure prices and price tags are accurate.
  • Work closely with receiver to ensure proper handling, recording, and disposing of shrink/ FTS.
  • Ensure that the proper procedures are followed for receiving products into the store
  • Monitor usage and ordering of store supplies and educate staff on how to minimize unnecessary usage.
  • Ensure that margins are being met by buyers. Help train new employees for stocker, receiver and buyer positions including the basic use of Catapult, ScanGenious and UNFI website.
  • Help to develop methods to minimize shrink and wasteful practices.
  • Place various orders as needed
  • Fill in for staff as needed throughout the Grocery department, including bulk, refrigerated, and frozen.
  • As requested, serve as the Grocery Manager in his/her absence.
  • Help with periodic inventory counts as needed. Visit other stores for price comparisons, product and merchandising ideas.  Attend trade shows, conferences and workshops as assigned.
  • Maintain department equipment in working order.  Where applicable, monitor cooler and freezer temperatures and follow established procedures for handling breakdowns.  Advise Store Manager of equipment problems or needs.
Qualifications:
  • Experience serving the public, handling multiple demands while staying calm
  • Expert customer service skills and detailed knowledge about store policies
  • Communications skills:  good listening, clear instructions
  • Familiarity with natural foods
  • Well organized, pays attention to detail
  • Leadership and management capability.
  • Regular, predictable attendance
  • Available to work mornings/evenings and weekends
  • Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
Desired:
  • Experience purchasing retail natural foods.
  • Knowledge of trends in natural foods industry.
  • Familiarity with department products.


TPSS Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your application or resume to hr@tpss.coop attention Marilyn Berger, Human Resources Manager.




Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op promotes healthful living by offering wholesome foods, high quality products and community resources in a clean, friendly and cooperative grocery store ... that you own!

POSITION: Grocery Floor Supervisor


The mission of TPSS Co-op is to promote healthful living by offering whole foods, high quality products and community resources, in a clean, friendly co-operative grocery store…that you own!

Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trusts amongst all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of service to each customer; each staff member is asked to help maintain the store image as an ethical and positive place to work and to shop. In addition, TPSS Co-op is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.




Location: TPSS Co-op, Takoma Park Store

Purpose: To assist the Grocery Manager and buyers to assure the smooth day-to-day operation of the department.

Status: Reports to Store Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Provide prompt, friendly, courteous customer service.
  • Enforce store policies and procedures in a firm and fair manner.
  • Help store manager ensure compliance with all applicable laws: business licenses, permits, health regulations, security, etc.
  • Assist the store manager in making sure that buyers and stockers fulfill their duties at all times.
  • Ensure that back stock is handled and stock is rotated before buyers place orders.
  • Ensure that the store is kept clean and items are shelved properly.
  • Work with Marketing Coordinator to prepare store displays.
  • Work closely with Receiver to be sure prices and price tags are accurate.
  • Help train new employees including the basic use of Catapult, ScanGenious and UNFI website.
  • Help to develop methods to minimize shrink and wasteful practices.
  • Fill in for staff as needed throughout the store.
  • Serve as Manager on Duty as assigned.
  • As requested, serve as the Grocery Manager in his/her absence.
Qualifications:
  • Experience serving the public, handling multiple demands while staying calm
  • Expert customer service skills and detailed knowledge about store policies
  • Good listening skills and ability to share clear instructions
  • Familiarity with natural and organic products
  • Experience in retail food store environment, with knowledge of operations
  • Leadership and management capability.
  • Regular, predictable attendance and demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.
  • Available to work mornings/evenings and weekends
  • Willingness and ability to learn and grow to meet the changing requirements of the job
  • Ability to work well with others in a cooperative environment where teamwork and constant communication is essential.


TPSS Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your application or resume to hr@tpss.coop attention Marilyn Berger, Human Resources Manager.




Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op promotes healthful living by offering wholesome foods, high quality products and community resources in a clean, friendly and cooperative grocery store ... that you own!

POSITION: Grocery Stocker, Full-time


The mission of TPSS Co-op is to promote healthful living by offering whole foods, high quality products and community resources, in a clean, friendly co-operative grocery store…that you own!

Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trusts amongst all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of service to each customer; each staff member is asked to help maintain the store image as an ethical and positive place to work and to shop. In addition, TPSS Co-op is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.




Location: TPSS Co-op, Takoma Park Store

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

Status: Reports to the Team Leader or Purchasing Manager

Responsibilities:

  • Assist customers with product questions, in prompt, friendly, courteous manner, referring them to other staff when necessary.
  • 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.
  • Pull short-date or low-quality items and follow established procedures for recording and disposing.
  • Label items accurately with price tags or signs.  Report price discrepancies to buyers by using the ‘scan report’.
  • Maintain stocking lists for later shifts.  Notify buyers of out-of-stocks.
  • Help with receiving deliveries and rotate overstock into back stock.
  • Stock produce and close it for the night as needed.
  • Clean up spills, remove trash promptly, sweep and mop floor.
  • Use equipment safely.  Advise Shift Coordinator of equipment problems.
  • 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 Purchasing Manager.
Qualifications:
  • Available to work mornings/evenings and weekends
  • Ability to perform stocking tasks
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs
  • Experience serving the public.
  • Accuracy, attention to detail.
  • Ability to handle multiple demands.
  • Ability 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


TPSS Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your application or resume to hr@tpss.coop attention Marilyn Berger, Human Resources Manager.




Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op promotes healthful living by offering wholesome foods, high quality products and community resources in a clean, friendly and cooperative grocery store ... that you own!

POSITION: Cashier/Customer Service Representative


The mission of TPSS Co-op is to promote healthful living by offering whole foods, high quality products and community resources, in a clean, friendly co-operative grocery store…that you own!

Each staff member is asked to help create an environment which encourages respect, honesty and trusts amongst all co-workers and also offers the highest degree of service to each customer; each staff member is asked to help maintain the store image as an ethical and positive place to work and to shop. In addition, TPSS Co-op is committed to being an educational resource to the community on ecological, environmental and food related issues.




Location: TPSS Co-op, Takoma Park and Silver Spring Store

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Check out customer in an efficient and friendly manner.
  • Contribute to efficient and effective front end operations by filling out scan reports when necessary, calling for back up when a line forms, and requesting other assignments when there are no customers to check out
  • Maintain cash controls and security by verifying cash balance at beginning and end of shift.
  • Maintain a safe and clean environment by helping keep areas clear of grocery baskets and water bottles.
  • Restock unpurchased items left at the checkout when possible.
  • Maintain store security by following all security procedures and deterring shoplifting.
  • Greet and offer assistance to members and customers.
  • Know product locations to be able to assist customers in finding them.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Front End Manager.
Qualifications:
  • Able to provide prompt, friendly customer service.
  • Available to work evenings and weekends.
  • Prompt, reliable, trustworthy, organized, efficient, and flexible.
  • Able to follow directions and accept constructive criticism
  • Demonstrated ability in mathematics and counting cash, with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
  • Energetic with a positive attitude, good communications skills, and a desire to be work as part of a team.
  • Experience in a retail store environment a plus.

TPSS Co-op is an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity in the workplace.

Send your application or resume to hr@tpss.coop attention Marilyn Berger, Human Resources Manager.




Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op promotes healthful living by offering wholesome foods, high quality products and community resources in a clean, friendly and cooperative grocery store ... that you own!
Takoma Park Silver Spring Co-op promotes healthful living by offering wholesome foods, high quality products and community resources in a clean, friendly and cooperative grocery store ... that you own!