Job Description
Job Description
Are you a detail-oriented food lover ready to make an impact behind the scenes? Love Local Food? Join our Deli team!
The Middlebury Natural Foods Co-op is seeking a Prepared Foods Buyer to help ensure our Prepared Foods Department is well-stocked, organized, and aligned with our mission of supporting local producers and healthy food access. This full-time role blends purchasing strategy, vendor relationships, and data management to support our team and customers.
What You'll Do:
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- Order and receive products to maintain a well-stocked department
- Build strong relationships with vendors and producers
- Analyze sales trends to make strategic buying decisions
- Ensure pricing and product data are accurate and up to date
- Collaborate on merchandising plans and department displays
- Support inventory processes and maintain records
- Provide excellent customer service and product knowledge
- Partner with the department manager on planning and goals
What We're Looking For:
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- Experience with purchasing, buying, or inventory systems
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Clear communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in coolers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Supervisory or team leadership experience
- Experience with recipe costing and margin tracking
- Familiarity with natural foods or co-op environments
- Proficiency with MS Excel and POS systems
Starting pay is $20-23, depending on experience.
Generous benefits package includes medical insurance, optional dental and vision, staff discount, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid time off, 401k, 20% store discount, paid parental leave, employee assistance program and more.
Seeking evening and weekend availability, this is a full-time, 32-40 hour position. Shifts are Sunday through Thursday
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