ASSISTANT MANAGER - STORE BUYER

Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and organized Assistant Manager / Store Buyer to
support the day-to-day operations of the store while playing a key role in product
selection, purchasing, and inventory management. This position combines hands-on
retail leadership with a strong eye for quality, value, and customer demand, ensuring
the store is well-stocked with products that align with our brand and customers’
needs. The ideal candidate is a proactive team player with strong organizational,
communication, and decision-making skills who enjoys creating an engaging
shopping experience while contributing to the store’s overall success.

Key Responsibilities

Buying/Ordering & Receiving
● Manage all aspects of the purchasing/receiving/inventory workflow, making
sure to create POs, receive, check in, and update inventory for all anticipated
deliveries in given Product Portfolio
● Communicate and facilitate receiving with other Buyer, Manager, and/or
Owner if deliveries will occur outside of one’s specific schedule
● Balance and maintain a varied ordering schedule (weekly, semi-monthly, etc)
depending on vendors and needs of specific item
● Maintain a well-stocked store by consistently ordering/reordering from our
current vendor list
● Problem solve alternative channels for product sourcing if existing offerings
exceed budget or become unavailable
● Stay up-to-date on customer preferences and adjust purchasing decisions
accordingly

Vendor Relations
● Communicate regularly with local vendors to maintain consistency in store
product stock
● Establish and cultivate new relationships to increase the presence and
diversity of local products in the store in line with the store’s philosophy and
mission
● Keep up to date about industry/regional trends, and regularly sample new
local and regional products to add to store product portfolio
● Research and visit other establishments and attend occasional buying events
for purchasing inspiration
● Plan vendor tastings, demos, etc. to promote new products in store
● Negotiate pricing and terms with vendors on an ongoing basis
Inventory Management & Pricing Strategy:
● Monitor stock levels, create reports and analyze sales trends and adjust orders
to minimize waste and maximize profitability
● Explore and develop expertise in the Inventory System (Shopventory) to
maximize efficiency and improve systems store-wide
● Take initiative in setting competitive pricing, maintaining margins, developing
promotions, all in line with market trends
● Communicate and delegate updating of signage to store team members
when prices change
● Ensure all purchased goods meet store standards in terms of freshness,
quality, condition, and aesthetics
● Delegate price-gunning and barcoding (where applicable) to ensure that
products are accurately priced before stocking; work with management to
ensure any barcode books or lists are updated
● Stay on top of expiration dates and product quality, conducting and/or
delegating regular expiration checks to store team members on a regular
basis

Store Tasks
● Continue to Interact regularly with customers at register and complete
customer transactions as needed
● 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
● Support other team members at the register during busier store hours
● Help maintain quality within each area of the store by making sure product
and produce displays are fresh, accurate, and aesthetically pleasing
● Support Store Manager and Owner in handling customer queries, requests,
unanticipated issues, and complaints
● Maintain proper stocking and aesthetic protocols according to store standards
and SOPs
● Keep walk-in organized & accounted for in general, and with particular
emphasis on Buyer’s specific product portfolio
● Restock products, bag, and clean as needed
Admin & Communication:
● Maintain accurate records of purchases, invoices, and vendor agreements
● Communicate regularly with Manager & Owner about questions and needs
● Communicate frequently with all staff via Slack regarding product
updates/info and other relevant vendor information
● Develop regular and consistent process for informing public about vendors
and product
● Answer customer, vendor, and staff questions as needed
● Take initiative to improve store organization, systems, profitability, and/or
customer experience and work closely with Manager/Owner to see these
achieved store-wide
● Facilitate and delegate to Store Team Members smaller tasks to allow
optimization and efficiency of workflow and schedule
● Participate in team meetings
Schedule
● Full time, 40 hours* per week
● One weekend day**

Compensation
● $22-$23/hour depending on experience
● 18% Store Discount
● Daily Staff Lunch & Drink
● 2nd Quality Produce and Store Culls
● 5 days PTO upon start of new role and additional accrual of PTO in accordance
with PTO policy

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To apply send an updated resume, 3 work related references, and a letter of interest to Karin@therootsfarmmarket.com 

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EXPERIENCED PREP COOK - Full Time 

Overview

We are looking for an experienced professional to join our 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! 

Job Responsibilities 

• Execute food production following recipes and provided prep lists 

• Package, label, and date all prepared items 

• Ensure that kitchen cooler on store floor is continuously stocked and kitchen-prepared items are accessible for customers

• Observe weekly inventory of grocery and food in kitchen, as well as paper goods, packaging, labels and cleaning products and report to Kitchen Communicator when items are running low 

• Wash dishes as needed throughout the shift 

• Maintain all food preparation and storage areas according to VT  Dept of Health guidelines 

• Communicate with and receive feedback from kitchen team, Kitchen Coordinator, store team, and Store Owner when needed or required

• Help maintain a positive workplace culture by being responsive to staff suggestions and concerns, and work as a team to resolve problems 

• Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees ​

 

Job Qualifications 

• Must have experience working in a professional kitchen (production kitchen preferred) 

• Has experience processing farm produce and whole food ingredients 

• Lifting 20+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, comfortable working with knives and hot cooking temperatures 

• Must be reliable, professional, great at communicating, organized, and efficient 

• Demonstrated passion for teamwork, local food, and the community 

• Have references that confirm applicant's reliability and skill set 

• Able to work during our kitchen hours (7a.m. - 3p.m.)

• Ideal candidates must be able to work 3-5 shifts per week depending on their availability and our scheduling needs

 

Compensation 

• $18-22 per hour depending on experience 

• 15% discount on store items 

• Accrued Paid Time Off 

• 2nd quality vegetables 

• Shift lunch & drink

To apply for this position, please send a brief letter of interest and availability,  an updated resume, and three work related references to ana@therootsfarmmarket.com

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Dishwasher Part-Time 

 

Primary Job Responsibilities 

• Clean dishes in a thorough and timely manner

• Dry dishes and return to proper storage location 

• Package, label, and date all prepared items 

• Maintain all food storage areas using Dept of Health guidelines

• Stock food inventory as well as paper goods, packaging, labels, and cleaning products for the kitchen

• Maintain effective communication, be responsive to staff suggestions and concerns and work to resolve problems

• Maintain effective working relationships with all Roots Market employees

Job Qualifications 

• Be able to lift 30+ lbs regularly, work in a standing position for duration of shift, comfortable working with knives and hot cooking temperatures

• Must be reliable, professional, organized, and efficient

• Have references that confirm applicant's reliability, attitude, and skill set 

Compensation 

• $16-17/hour 

• 15% store discount

• 2nd quality vegetables 

• Shift lunch & drink 

• Accrued PTO depending on number of hours worked

 

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: ana@therootsfarmmarket.com

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