Position type: Full-time-Tuesdays through Saturdays 7am-3pm
1 year contract with possibility of renewal

Salary: Commensurate on experience. Vacation and benefits included.

Applications Due: February 23rd, 2015

Karma Co-operative, Toronto’s oldest member-owned co-operative grocery store, is looking for a full time Produce Manager/Assistant General Manager. Located in Toronto’s Annex neighbourhood, Karma has been in operation for over 40 years, and is a gathering place for community around sustainably produce food.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the produce department maintaining fresh, mostly organic and locally sourced fruits and vegetables. The position will focus primarily on maintaining and enhancing our award-winning produce department, accompanied by selected duties in assisting the General Manager.

This position is central to the success of the co-op and has great potential for a highly rewarding career experience. This is a one year contract position with the option for renewal.

Position Summary

Produce Manager:

Create and merchandise attractive produce displays.
Receive, inspect, store and set prices of product.
Input proper stock codes, product information and prices in POS system.
Create attractive, accurate signage.
Order appropriate quantities of product from distributors and farmers.
Operate cash registers on occasion.
Supervise clerks and co-op member labour

Assistant General Manager

Perform General Manager duties when GM is unavailable including details related to membership, operations and human resources

The ideal candidate will have:

Experience in retail produce operations.
Knowledge of co-ops and member-owned organizations.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
Be self-motivated, detail-oriented and energetic.
Knowledge of local farms and the products they grow.
Experience serving the public
Must be able to frequently lift 50 pounds
Management level experience in non-profit or cooperative settings

If interested, please send a resume and cover letter as an attachment to:
manager@karmacoop.org