What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grocery/Cashier Associate position at The Woodstock Farmers Market in Waterbury, VT?
Starting Pay Range: $16 to $18 Depending on Experience
Full-Time Benefit Package: Including Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and Disability Insurance, 401k Retirement Account with a company match and a store discount!
One weekend day (Saturday or Sunday) is preferred each week. If you’re available both Saturday and Sunday—even better! Please note that holidays and the summer season are our busiest times, so we do need advance planning and a strong commitment during these peak periods.
The Woodstock Farmers’ Market is the area’s premier year-round, fresh food-focused grocery store. We are committed to creating and selling the best products sourced locally and globally, ethically and sustainably. We hire only the most service-oriented people who appreciate a fun, fair, drama-free workplace, and share our core values:
- Come with an empty cup: have humility
- Sit at the table together: be collaborative
- Do the right thing—always: be honest, accountable and have integrity
- Always hungry: relentlessly get stuff done
- Fish Cakes: think outside the box to creatively solve problems
- Brighter side: always be positive
In Summary:
Our Grocery/Cashier team is both the face of the Market and a key part of keeping our shelves full of the amazing products that make us unique. You’ll interact with customers throughout the store and at checkout, so your friendly service, accuracy, and upbeat attitude help create a great experience every time someone walks through our doors. In this role, you’ll run the registers, bag groceries, and assist customers as needed—including helping carry bags out to cars—while also helping stock, price, and merchandise products on the floor. The mission of our grocery department is to bring really great food to our community, including items customers won’t always find in a traditional market, so you’ll be part merchandiser and part product expert while keeping things clean, organized, and well-stocked.
YOUR FIVE ROLES
Extra-mile service
Operate registers and deliver a smooth checkout experience (including thoughtful bagging)
Complete opening & closing responsibilities accurately
Stock, bulk, and merchandise product daily (pricing, facing, rotating)
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary environment (including support with inventory receiving as needed)
Requirements:
Must be 16 years or older
Good computer and math skills
MAINTAINING A CLEAN & SANITARY WORK ENVIRONMENT
Follow all safety and health protocols | Housekeeping is important | Tidy up your workspace regularly | Wipe down frequently touched surfaces | Pick up items on the floor that could be trip/fall hazards.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO DO BE ABLE TO DO – with or without an accommodation
Frequently raise or lower objects up to 40 pounds from one level to another regularly |Remain on feet in upright position for continuous periods of time |Walk throughout store, including to other buildings and outdoor areas | Exerting force on a regular basis so object is moved to or from team member | Carrying objects up to 40 pounds on a regular basis | Grasping and/or picking up objects | Regularly reaching for objects | Bending forward by bending at waist or bending legs and spine
About The Woodstock Farmers Market in Waterbury, VT
We’re a busy, year-round fresh food market with locations in Woodstock and Waterbury. While we’re small in size, we offer a big, dynamic experience—featuring local produce and meats, specialty products, a prepared foods kitchen, and a strong focus on great customer service. We’re proud of our inclusive, upbeat culture and are looking for people who love food, enjoy working with others, and want to be part of a team committed to Feeding Our Community.Salary : $16 - $18