Open 7 days a week:
9-6 (Mon-Sat)
10-5 (Sun)
903 US Rt 2 Middlesex, VT
802-613-3586
WHERE LOCAL FOOD, FARMERS, AND COMMUNITY MEET
CURRENT JOB OPENINGS
Updated: April 2024
Available Positions
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Store Team Member/Buyer (Full Time)
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Store Team Members/Cashier (Part/Full Time)
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Production Kitchen Team Member (Part/Full Time)
See full descriptions below.
Store Team Member/Buyer (April 2024)
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Overview: The Roots Farm Market (founded in 2019) is a farmer-owned market, open year round, that carries a variety of locally-sourced products and produce. Our mission is to offer local goods of the highest quality while providing a relaxed, intimate retail experience for our customers. Our staff is integral to this mission, and we work hard to create a positive, welcoming space for customers, vendors, and employees.
We are currently looking for a motivated, positive, and flexible person to join our team as a Store Team Member/Buyer. The ideal candidate need not have buying experience, but must be a team player, with a deep appreciation and passion for local food and organic produce. As this is primarily a public-facing role on the store floor, excellent communication and customer service skills are a must.
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Store Tasks
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Complete customer transactions at the register and interact regularly with customers in person and on the phone
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Maintain a frequent presence on the store floor to create connection with staff and customers, a welcoming atmosphere, and help support an overall positive energy in the store
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Support other team members at the register during busier store hours
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Help maintain quality within each area of the store by making sure product and produce displays are fresh, accurate, and aesthetically pleasing
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Maintain proper stocking and aesthetic protocols according to store standards and SOPs
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Keep walk-in organized & accounted for
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Restock products, bag, and clean as needed
Communication
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Communicate regularly with management about questions and needs
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Answer customer, vendor and staff questions as needed
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Help ensure that all staff are aware of cleanliness, inventory, quality, aesthetic, expiration dates, pricing, labels
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Participate in team meetings
Buying/Ordering & Receiving
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Work to maintain a well-stocked store by consistently ordering/reordering from our current vendor list
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Balance and maintain a varied ordering schedule (weekly, semi-monthly, etc) depending on vendors and needs of specific item
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Create POs in inventory system, or relay order to manager
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Work closely with managers and owner to enter deliveries into POS system as needed
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Communicate with other team members to maintain accurate signage and pricing for store and update pricing weekly
Vendor Relations
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Communicate regularly with local vendors to maintain consistency in store product stock
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Can potentially establish and cultivate new relationships to increase the presence and diversity of local products in the store
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Keep up to date about industry/regional trends, and regularly sample new local and regional products to add to store product portfolio
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Research and visit other establishments and attend occasional buying events for purchasing inspiration
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Plan vendor tastings, demos, etc. to promote new products in store
Schedule
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Minimum of 24 hrs/week and up to full-time (40 hours)
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One weekend day
Compensation
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$20-$21/hour
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Accrual based PTO
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15% Store Discount
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Daily Staff Lunch
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Access to 2nd quality produce or store culls
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To apply for this position, please send a brief letter of interest (or cover letter), your work availability, an updated resume, and three work related references to the HR Manager (Martha Coe) via email: martha@therootsfarmmarket.com Please indicate the position in the subject line.
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Store Team Member/Cashier (Spring 2024)
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Overview:
We are looking for new Store Team Members/Cashiers to join The Roots Farm Market team! We share a common passion for local products and organic, locally-grown produce here at Roots. Our Store Team Members work hard to share that passion with the public, and to create and maintain a positive store experience for all customers. Team Members engage with customers at the register during most of a shift, while also completing vital daily store tasks such as grocery stocking, handling and packaging vegetables, watering plants and vegetables outside, and cleaning/organizing the store space. Ideal candidates will bring energy and positivity to the role while maintaining a high level of customer service. Weekend availability is a plus.
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Responsibilities:
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Efficiently and accurately complete customer transactions using the POS system
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Interact with customers and community members in a friendly and respectful manner
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Price, merchandize, organize,or restock inventory as needed
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Bag, clean, sort, date, and manage a wide variety of seasonal, fresh produce
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Maintain abundant and appealing displays and a clean and welcoming space
Qualifications:​
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Lifting 20+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, occasional sitting, walking short distances
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Changing temperature environments: working in walk-in coolers, on store floor, outside during summer
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Must be reliable, professional, great at communicating, organized, and efficient
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Demonstrated passion for teamwork, local food, and the community
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Ideal candidates must be able to work 3-5 shifts per week depending on their availability and our scheduling needs
Compensation:
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$16-$18/hour depending on experience
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Accrued Paid Time Off for those working 24 hrs/week or more
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15% employee discount
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Staff lunch & drink ​
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Seconds vegetables
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Schedule
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Part Time or Full Time (32 hours and above)
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Opening and closing shifts (usually 6 or 8 hours) are available, weekdays and weekends
To apply for this position, please send a brief letter of interest (or cover letter), your work availability, an updated resume, and three work related references to the HR Manager (Martha Coe) via email: martha@therootsfarmmarket.com Please indicate the position in the subject line.
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Production Kitchen Team Member (March/April 2024)
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Overview:
We are seeking a motivated individual with kitchen experience and a passion for local organic food to join our kitchen team! The Roots Kitchen is a production kitchen, and new team members will be involved with food preparation, cooking, packaging and labeling, kitchen organization, and cleaning. Our ideal candidate will be an effective communicator with a can-do attitude and ability to work well in individual and team settings. Reliability and positivity a must! This position can be part time or full time.
Responsibilities:
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Assist in food preparation and cooking under the supervision of the current kitchen team
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Follow recipes, prep lists, and portion control guidelines to ensure consistency in quality
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Ensure kitchen cooler on store floor is continuously stocked and accessible to customers
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Package, label, and date all prepared items
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Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the kitchen area
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Assist with menu planning and contribute ideas for new dishes
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Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operation of the kitchen
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Assist with inventory management and stock rotation
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Wash dishes as needed throughout shift
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Communicate with and receive feedback from kitchen team, Kitchen Coordinator, store team, and Store Owner when needed or required
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Help maintain a positive workplace culture by being responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work as a team to resolve problems
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Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees
Qualifications:
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Must have at least some experience working in a professional kitchen (production kitchen preferred)
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Has experience processing farm produce and whole food ingredients
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Lifting 20+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, comfortable working with knives and hot cooking temperatures
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Must be reliable, professional, great at communicating, organized, and efficient
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Demonstrated passion for teamwork, local food, and the community
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Have references that confirm applicant's reliability and skill set
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Able to work during our kitchen hours (7a.m. - 3p.m.)
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Ideal candidates must be able to work 3-5 shifts per week depending on their availability and our scheduling needs
Compensation:
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$18+/hour depending on experience
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15% discount on store items
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Accrued Paid Time Off
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2nd quality vegetables
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Shift lunch & drink
To apply for this position, please send a brief letter of interest (or cover letter), your work availability, an updated resume, and three work related references to the HR Manager (Martha Coe) via email: martha@therootsfarmmarket.com Please indicate the position in the subject line.
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DISHWASHER/PREP COOK
Job Responsibilities
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Clean dishes in a thorough and timely manner
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Dry dishes and return to proper storage location
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Assist in basic food prep, packaging, and stocking of items
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Maintain all food storage areas using Dept of Health guidelines
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Stock food inventory as well as paper goods, packaging, labels, and cleaning products for the kitchen
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Maintain effective communication, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems
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Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees
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Job Qualifications
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Be able to lift 30+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, comfortable working with knives and hot cooking temperatures
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Must be reliable, professional, organized, and efficient
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Have references that confirm applicant's reliability, attitude, and skill set
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Compensation
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$16+/hour depending on experience
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15% store discount
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Accrued paid time off if working over 24hrs/week
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Free 2nd quality vegetables
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Free shift lunch & drink​
We are seeking both full or part-time employees. To apply please submit a brief letter of interest, a resume, and three relevant references to our HR Manager, indicating the job position in the subject line. Send materials to: martha@therootsfarmmarket.com
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