Lead at Wild Onion Market – chicago, Illinois

Job Summary

Supports the regular functions of the store

About Wild Onion Market

Wild Onion Market is a natural foods grocery store with its location in the Rogers Park section of Chicago. The Co-op strives to support and enhance the Chicago community by stocking ethically sourced natural foods, locally produced foods and goods, and through positive cooperative action in-store and in the community.

Essential Job Duties

? Responsible for opening and closing the store as required including balancing drawers and safe

? Run a register as needed

? Assist Cashiers with customer concerns

? Answer the phone

? Handle Special Orders

? Help train new employees

? “Lead by example” following Co-op policies and procedures

? Communication with staff members should be clear, direct, and respectful in a cooperative style

? Acts as Manager on Duty in the absence of Store Manager and is responsible for overall store operations

? Relays information to diverse groups

Additional Duties

? Assists in special projects, assists in other departments as needed, and performs other duties as assigned

Essential Skills

? Good customer service skills for both internal and external customers

? Strong attention to detail, good time management and organizational skills

? Ability to handle multiple demands, work under time pressure, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

? Willingness to be open, learn, and to take on new responsibilities/challenges

? Demonstrate objectivity, neutrality, and calmness under pressure

? Ability to take direction and work independently

? Should be a team player and results-oriented

Essential Mental & Physical Requirements

? Must have good analytical ability and be proficient in math

? Works with guidance from Store Manager

? Performs a variety of tasks as dictated by demands of the store

? Relates information to diverse groups both verbally and in writing

? Makes independent decisions

? Standing for long periods, bending, walking, reaching, and sitting

? Ability to climb up and down stepladders and stairs daily

? Able to lift and carry up 50 lbs. as needed throughout the day

Experience and Educational Requirements

? There are no educational requirements, though grocery or natural foods experience is a plus.

? One year cashier experience required.

? Must be 21 years of age.

Other Qualifications

? Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state & local standards - including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards

? Ability to maintain reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA & other federal, state and local standards

? Compliance with all personnel policies

Important Disclaimer Notice

The job duties, elements and responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors, requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. The Co-op does reserve the right to revise this job description at any time and require employees to perform other job duties as assigned.