Food and Beverage Buyer - Casino jobs in Essex, VT

The Rutland Area Food Co-Op is now hiring for a Wellness Buyer. This is a part-time position but can be combined with front-end responsibilities for full-time if desired. This is a great opportunity to be an active part of our growing community.

Purpose: To select, price and merchandise nonfoods, supplements, and health and

beauty products to meet objectives for sales, margin and customer service. Greg

Commitment: Rutland Cooperative Market is committed to being an inclusive organization

free from discrimination. We seek and welcome people from diverse communities to participate in a community-owned cooperative.

Responsibilities:

I. GENERAL MANAGERIAL

● Monitor adherence to purchasing and sales budgets.

II. CUSTOMER SERVICE

● Knowledgeable about all Wellness Dept. products. Answer questions accurately and courteously.

● Assists customers with product/procedure questions in a prompt, and courteous manner.

● Helps customers place special orders.

III. PURCHASING

● Negotiate with suppliers for favorable prices, terms, quality, delivery.

● Evaluate suppliers and investigate new sources of supply.

● Ensure orders are received in accordance with established procedures.

● Maintain appropriate stock levels and accuracy.

● Review invoices for accuracy and pass them on appropriately for payment.

● Trains and operates the POS system to maintain proper cost and pricing of items to ensure margin performance meets established goals.

IV. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

● Achieves budgeted sales.

● Achieves budgeted margins.

● Keeps supplies within budget.

V. MERCHANDISING

● Ensure shelves are fully stocked and rotated to ensure products do not expire before being sold.

● Ensure displays and shelves are clean and well organized.

● Ensure that all products are accurately labeled for description and price including accurate sales signage.

● Participates fully in all relevant promotional vehicles.

VI. DEPARTMENT MAINTENANCE

● Coordinate storage of items.

● Ensure that Wellness department’s retail and storage areas are maintained in a

clean, orderly condition, meeting health department standards.

● Prepare for and ensure accuracy of inventory counts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

● At least one year of purchasing in a natural foods store.

● Familiarity with word processing and spreadsheet programs.

● Knowledge of trends in the natural foods industry.

● Communication skills -- good listener, give clear instructions.

● Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person