We are a well-established retailer of affordable organic, ethical, and zero waste food and household products to the people of Reading and the surrounding area. Our organic supermarket opened in Emmer Green in 2010
We employ five staff who work alongside our volunteer members. You would be one of three shop managers taking responsibility for managing the shop.
This role is 19 hours per week, comprising three shifts which are currently Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday afternoons.
There is a generous discount for your personal purchases in the shop, 28 days holiday per annum (pro rata) and an occupational pension scheme. The salary is reviewed annually.
The key responsibilities are:
- Customer care
- Maintaining food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
- Restocking and receiving minor deliveries
- Some supplier relationships and ordering products
- Closing the premises
- Using the EPOS system
- Oversight, training and support of members and others
Essential skills are:
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- Excellent inter-personal skills and customer service skills
- Competence with basic office IT systems
- Good numerical skills and problem solving abilities
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to organise and prioritise work
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
For more information and to apply for the role, please visit our website: https://truefood.coop/get-involved/join-the-team/ and complete the application form.
To chat about the job then feel free to call into our shop or email chair@truefood.coop