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CAREERS AT THE CO-OP

We are always happy to accept and review resumes.

Please submit applications in person or by email at info@muskokanorthfood.com

We are currently looking for the following team members:

All interested candidates please send us a cover letter explaining why you’d like this position along with your resume to: info@muskokanorthfood.com or visit the Co-op to deliver in person. Please call us for more details: 705.789.0020

SALES CLERK/BARISTA

The Good Food Co-op is looking for an energetic, outgoing and hard-working front of house team member to assist with our growing Co-operative Grocery Market, Cafe, Micro-Bakery, and Espresso Bar. We’re looking for a dynamic team member who has the intention and desire to find long-term employment. This part-full time position is diverse in nature. At the Co~op, we promote creativity, out-of-the-box thinking, and encourage staff to lead. An acute interest and passion for healthy eating and living, and a close alignment to our co-operative values are a great asset.

Position starting wage: $19.65/hr to be increased at 3 months

Part to Full-time: 25-40 hrs/week

Key qualities for this role include:

Passion and desire for good, healthy food and well-being
Interest to learn about our Cooperative model
Genuine love and respect for people
A positive outlook
Desire to give work your all

Other areas of interest and key experience for this position:

The Co-op is small and can be very busy. Our staff team has a multi-faceted approach to running the day. Staff have their own specialized positions; however, we cross-train so everyone has the ability to do a little of everything in case back-up support is needed. We help and support one another however and whenever we can.

The following experience is an asset, but not essential:

Experience in the food/cafe/grocery industry
Barista skills
Good understanding of health(y) food, nutrition and wellness, and a passion to continue learning, growing and sharing within this realm
Experience in community~building/development, work within the Co-operative/not for profit sector
Experience in retail and food service environments, Point of Sale Systems and cash handling

Essential attributes:

Positive, helpful and respectful customer relations- the successful candidate will be front and center within the diverse landscape of our customer base
Organization, cleanliness and attention to detail
Ability to see what needs to be done and following through with that

PRODUCE LEAD - POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED

This is a fast-paced, fun and all encompassing role. You will be positioned to lead the fresh produce portion of the Co-op; this is a position that requires the successful candidate to be very comfortable, and excel, in customer relations and communication. You work closely with management, the Co-op’s kitchen staff, and work directly with the Co-op’s fresh produce producers. Like all staff, you’ll welcome and mentor volunteers into the Co-op, and assist our customers as a priority. The fresh produce component of the Co-op is one of the most important aspects of our Co-op market.

This position can begin as part-time and evolve into full time (35+ hours/week). All applicants must be prepared for this position to be long-term and a possible career path moving forward.