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DescriptionCan you notice a single bruised peach from across the room? Are you the type of person who respects a fragile heirloom tomato and handles it with care? Do you want to work where you can be yourself while having fun? We might just be the place for you.Swamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.RequirementsWHAT YOU CAN EXPECTResponsible for displaying, storing, rotating and culling the Produce Department in alignment with store and management goals and directionFollows best practices to promote Produce sales and freshness, work efficiently, limit waste/shrink and educate customers on productEnsures displays are fully stocked, rotated, plentiful, seasonally relevant, and optimally fresh during all business hoursResponsible for the cleanliness and organization of all Produce backstock areas; maintains constant pulse on inventory and reacts accordinglyCommunicates Produce information to staff and customers to increase sales and provide excellent serviceSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTSAGE/AVAILABILITYMust be 18 years of age or olderMust be available to report for work on time, weekend availability requiredEssential Skills & ExperienceExperience handling produce, grocery, or perishable items requiredMerchandising and customer service experience requiredMust possess a passion for local food and an interest in telling the story behind it.Must conduct oneself in an honest, professional and respectful manner at all times.Must possess a love of people, interact with people well, and possess a desire for excellent customer service.Able to take direction, work independently, and as a member of a team, and able to create working relationships.Must be highly motivated, hard working, and possess a positive, enthusiastic attitude.Must pay attention to details, be organized, and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.Benefits/PerksHigher hourly wages on Sundays and federal holidaysComprehensive benefit package including health, dental, and vision insurance (available to full time employees)HSA contributions for eligible health plansPaid Time Off (available to full time employees)Sabbatical program for all employeesOther benefits include 30% Swamp discount, Employee Assistance Program and discounted bike share programWho Is Swamp Rabbit Cafe & GrocerySwamp Rabbit Cafe and Grocery is a mission-driven business passionate about being a force for good for the community. Our mission is to buy, sell, and cook with fresh, local food and to provide a community space where people come together to celebrate meals. We envision a community that supports a just and sustainable food system that allows small local farmers to thrive. As we grow our team, we seek individuals that believe in our mission and are invested in making our vision a reality.#J-18808-Ljbffr