Specialty Department Team Member

Now hiring Specialty Department Team Members!

Be part of something bigger at the Swarthmore Co-op —

The Swarthmore Co-op is a one-of-a-kind, award-winning specialty market in Delaware County looking for  part-time Specialty Foods team members.  We focus on local, organic, and sustainable foods and promoting healthy lifestyles to our community, and we offer a friendly, progressive work environment.  

What is your role?

The Co-op is known for its high-quality Specialty Foods Department which offers an impressive range of internationally-sourced gourmet cheeses and meats, locally-sourced sweet treats, and a variety of other gourmet foods. In addition, our Specialty team members are involved in custom gift baskets and other specialty gift-items. We need team members who are strongly customer focused to handle our demanding marketplace. You’ll be trained by a knowledgeable supervisor, and you’ll provide our shoppers with information and recommendations about products that meet their individual needs and tastes.

What we need from you —

• Become knowledgeable about Specialty products including cheeses, a selection of local sweets and bakery items, and other gourmet foods.
• Learn to package, price, and promote goods from local food artisans and vendors for the retail floor.
• Serve as a knowledgeable advisor to Co-op customers seeking specialty products.
• Maintain a food-safe workspace, and a sense of store energy by taking initiative to do what’s needed.
• Demonstrate reliability and professionalism in your work habits, appearance, and customer interactions.

What You Offer in Skills and Qualifications —

• You have 20-25 hours to work during the week and on weekends (we can accommodate college students). Part-time to full-time opportunities may be available depending on background.
• You have some knowledge or training in gourmet or specialty foods (strongly preferred, but not required).
• You can maintain a positive, can-do attitude with customers, despite daily pressures.
• You are comfortable with technology including email, Word, and databases.
• You are at least 18 years of age (prefer 21), are physically able to stand, move and lift for periods of up to 4 hours, and have a high-school diploma at minimum, or GED.

We offer good pay, benefits, great training, a friendly workplace and team, and flexible scheduling.

The Swarthmore Co-op team values diversity, and is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national heritage, age (over 40), religion, sexual orientation or gender identity.  We look forward to meeting you!