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Join Our Team at the Co-op!

At the Friendly City Food Co-op, we’re more than just a grocery store, we’re your gateway to a job you’ll love!

Who We Hire:

Every one of our team members is knowledgeable and friendly. They are professional, but relaxed–welcoming, down-to-earth and honest. In accepting a position here, they’ve made a commitment to providing excellent customer service– meeting and exceeding a customer’s expectations. Our team members are open to new ideas, flavors and experiences. They have a passion for good food, and are always willing to share that enthusiasm with our customers.

Learn More About Our Work Culture
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Benefits To Working At The Co-op

All Team Members Enjoy These Benefits

Get Paid A Living Wage

Our co-op is gold-standard living wage certified which means the starting wage for new team members is $16.00/hour.

Sweet Store Discount

As a team member you’ll receive a 20% discount on all your purchases, making grocery shopping an even more delightful experience.

Paid Breaks

Take a breather with paid breaks, ensuring you have time to recharge and bring your A-game to every task.

Wellness Wins

Invest in your well-being with our wellness benefit, We provide $100 for full-time and $50 for part-time team members per year for wellness-related expenses.

Paid Holidays

Celebrate the holidays without worry—enjoy holiday pay on Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Birthday Bliss

Take yourself out to eat on your birthday! All team members receive a $30 birthday dinner benefit within 30 days of your special day, on us!

Share In Our Success

In profitable years, experience the joy of profit-sharing, because we believe your hard work deserves recognition.

Caffeinate While You Work

Enjoy free coffee and tea while you’re on the job, ensuring your energy levels stay high and your spirit stays warm.

Exclusive Banking

Explore membership eligibility for Park View Federal Credit Union, optional.

Skill Expansion

We offer cross-training opportunities in various departments, allowing you to grow and diversify your skill set.

Get Paid to Volunteer

Want to give back to the community? With your supervisor’s thumbs-up, you can volunteer up to 8 hours a year with select non-profits—and we’ll pay you for it! That’s right, make a difference and get paid, too. Win-win!

Full-Time Employees Receive These Additional Perks

Paid Time Off

Full-time team members accrue paid time off.

Health Insurance

Access health insurance eligibility with the Co-op covering 75% of the premium. Not required by the Affordable Care Act, we just believe it’s the right thing to do.

Open Job Positions

Front End Assistant Team Leader (Manager) – Full Time (35+ hours per week) 

Duties Include: Outstanding Customer Service Skills, Money-Handling, Register Accuracy & Efficiency, Good Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Working with a Team, Answering the Phone, Standing for Long Hours, Cleaning, Answering Questions, Explaining Co-op Ownership, Departmental Supervision, Cash Management Experience, POS Supervision, PC Systems and Excel, Scheduling, Training Must have night & weekend availability.

Front End Team Member (Cashier) – Full Time (30-40 hours per week) 

Duties Include: Outstanding Customer Service Skills, Good Communication Skills, Attention to Detail, Register Accuracy & Efficiency, Money-Handling, Answering the Phone, Standing for Long Hours, Cleaning, & Some Heavy Lifting. We are looking for a new team member with a positive attitude.  Must have night & weekend availability.

Deli-Bakery Team Member – Full Time (30+ hours per week) 

Duties Include: Outstanding Customer Service Skills, Food Prep, Baking, Prepared Food Handling, Sandwich Making, Soup Making, Packaging, Some Heavy Lifting, Cleaning, Other Duties as Assigned. At least 1 year previous food service experience preferred, but we will train the right individual. Must have weekend availability.

Grocery Team Member – Part Time (16-25 hours per week) 

Duties Include: Outstanding Customer Service Skills, Assisting Customers, Receiving Deliveries, Stocking Shelves, Attention to Detail, Collaborate With Team Members to Ensure Efficient Store Operations, Rotating & Inventorying Stock, Other Duties as Assigned Must have weekend availability.

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Friendly City Food Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, marital/parental status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or any other characteristic protected by law and/or irrelevant to the good execution of this position.

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Whether you have a question, product suggestion, or just want to say hello, we want to hear from you. Drop us a line & let’s continue building a healthier and more connected community together.

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