What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Manager position at SYNERGY COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE?
Join the Synergy Team!
Where Hard Work Meets Hometown Fun
What It Means to Work at Synergy
At Synergy, we believe work should feel like a community – and that community should be supportive and fun! As a locally owned cooperative, we take pride in supporting our employees, our customers, and the communities we serve. When you join our team, you’ll find more than just a job; you’ll find opportunity, growth, and people who genuinely care.
What You Can Expect from Us
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Company-paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability
- 401(k) with a 6% match!
- Profit sharing
- Company clothing annual allowance
- Gas and LP discounts
- Advancement opportunities
- Continuous Training and Development
- Relaxed Dress Code – yes, jeans are welcome!
- A relaxed, yet upbeat and fun work environment with great people
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading by example is what you’ll do every day! Assisting the Store Manager in the day-to-day operations including scheduling, training, supervising employees, and controlling expenses to maximize store profit margins are a few of the duties you can expect. This position will also be able to perform the duties of the Team Members and Team Leads, ensuring all personnel maintain compliance with company standards in all areas of operation including customer relations, food service maintenance, and team management.
Skills That Will Help You Thrive in this Role
- Creating a culture of teamwork and fun!
- Leading by example to accomplish goals
- Ability to teach others to complete new tasks
- Keep a positive attitude – even on busy days!
- Being reliable and punctual – your team counts on you!
- Making customers feel welcome with friendly conversation
- Identifying and implementing efficiencies
- Moving fast, staying focused, and having fun doing it
- Thinking on your feet and finding creative solutions
- Being a trusted co-worker who always thinks of safety and security
What We Need from You
- Two or more years of retail or food service experience
- 1 year of management experience
- Clerical skills, including confidence with computers
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Schedule flexibility - including nights, weekends and sometimes holidays
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
- Comfort working in temperatures consistent with commercial refrigeration/freezers
- Willingness to work with commercial food preparation equipment (grills, ovens, fryers)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a municipal seller/server certification (minimum 18 years of age)
Bonus Points if You Have
- Recruiting/hiring/interviewing skills
- A drive to grow your career within the cooperative!
Why You’ll Love Working for a Co-Op!
When you work for a cooperative, you are part of something bigger than just a business – you’re a part of a community. Synergy is locally owned and operated, which means every dollar and every decision helps strengthen the towns we call home. We believe in fun, honesty, safety, community, and investing in our people.
Here, you’re not just an employee – you are part of the Synergy community and the cooperative tradition that helps our rural communities thrive.
18 years minimum:
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for this position. Synergy Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
Salary : $18 - $20