Store Support - Part Time-Early AM with one weekend shift and a focus on Deli assistance.

Store Support Team Member

Do you enjoy variety, helping people, and staying busy throughout your day? Whether you're assisting customers at the register, preparing fresh smoothies and coffee drinks, stocking shelves, or supporting our deli team, you'll play an important role in creating an exceptional shopping experience for our community.

Valley Natural Foods is a community-owned grocery co-op in Burnsville that believes good food brings people together. We're looking for a Store Support Team Member who enjoys learning new skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is excited to jump in wherever they're needed to support both our customers and coworkers.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Community-Focused Be part of a co-op that supports local farmers, sustainability, and healthy living.

People-First Environment Join a team that values kindness, respect, and collaboration.

Great Benefits Enjoy competitive pay, employee discounts, and opportunities for growth.

Make a Difference Your work directly connects customers with the products they need and the community they love.

What You'll Do

As a Store Support Team Member, you'll float throughout the store helping wherever you're needed. Your day may include:

• Greeting customers and providing friendly, efficient checkout service.
• Operating the cash register and accurately processing payments.
• Answering customer questions and connecting them with the right resources when needed.
• Stocking shelves, rotating products, and keeping displays full, organized, and attractive.
• Preparing fresh juices, smoothies, espresso drinks, coffee, and tea.
• Weighing, labeling, and packaging deli and meat department items.
• Ensuring products are accurately priced and labeled.
• Following food safety, sanitation, and health department standards.
• Pitching in wherever needed to help keep the store running smoothly.

What We're Looking For

A friendly, customer-first attitude.

Someone who enjoys variety and can easily adapt to changing priorities.

Strong attention to detail and pride in doing quality work.

A willingness to learn new skills and work in different areas of the store.

The ability to stay active throughout your shift and provide excellent service with a positive attitude.

Job Details & Benefits:

20% employee discount

Paid time off and paid volunteering

401(k) matching for staff who are 18+

Employee referral program

Valley Natural Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We believe strong communities are built by people with diverse experiences and perspectives working together. We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, skills, and business needs, without discrimination as protected by applicable law. We're committed to fostering a respectful, welcoming workplace where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• English proficiency
• Excellent time management, organizational and communication (oral, aural, and written) skills
• Detail oriented and able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the business
• Regular, predictable attendance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with POS systems
• Previous customer service and cash handling experience
• Familiarity with natural foods, grocery industry or cooperatives

Physical Demands:

• Ability to lift/push/pull/carry up to 30 pounds frequently; 30-50+ pounds occasionally
• Manual dexterity with ability to reach, grasp and utilize hands, wrists, and fingers for extended periods of time
• Close-to-general range visual acuity to evaluate and interact in working environment and focus on and/or read data and words on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Regular exposure to working in refrigerated and frozen environments
• Ability to climb ladders, kneel, crouch, and bend occasionally required

Reports To: Store Assistant Manager

Supervises: N/A

Department, Status and Salary: Store Support Part Time early am and one weekends shift with a focus on Deli, Hourly (At-Will)

Valley Natural Foods Core Competencies:

• Adaptability/Flexibility/Dependability
• Communication/Listening Skills
• Customer Service/Customer Focus
• Integrity/Ethics
• Sense of Urgency/Productivity
• Teamwork/Interpersonal Skills
• Work Environment/Safety/Job Knowledge

Position Specific Competencies:

• Product Knowledge
• Quality

The information above is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performance by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. VNF management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary. This is not an employment contract and does not interfere with MN's Employment At Will Law.