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The Monadnock Food Co-op is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cheese Buyer to manage our outstanding cheese collection and share their passion with our community! This role involves more than ...

The Monadnock Food Co-op is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cheese Buyer to manage our outstanding cheese collection and share their passion with our community! This role involves more than ...

Cook- Full-time

Keene, NH · On-site

$18.54/hr

Stir up something special as a Cook at the Monadnock Food Co-op ! We're looking for a positive and passionate culinarian to create delicious, scratch-made dishes using the finest local and organic ...

The Monadnock Food Co-op is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cheese Buyer to manage our outstanding cheese collection and share their passion with our community! This role involves more than ...

Prep Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

Prep Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

Prepared Foods Clerk

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

The Food Co op--one of the original grassroots co ops founded in 1972--remains a cornerstone of the community. The store, approx.16,000 sf with 10,000sf of retail space and three additional building ...

Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$18 - $23/hr

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

Prepared Foods Clerk

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

Prep Cook

Lombard, IL · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

About Prairie Food Co-op Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled ...

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Cheese Buyer- Full-time

Monadnock Food Co-op

Keene, NH • On-site

$18.54/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 17 days ago


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Do you possess an appreciation for artisanal and local cheeses? The Monadnock Food Co-op

is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Cheese Buyer to manage our outstanding cheese collection and share their passion with our community! This role involves more than just ordering; it's about fostering connections with local creameries, creating appealing displays that spark culinary curiosity, and ensuring our community has access to top-quality, sustainably produced dairy products. If you are a meticulous individual with a love for food, a talent for inventory, and a genuine desire to help people find their new favorite cheese, we have an excellent opportunity for you-apply today!


Select, order, receive, wrap, price, and stock cheese; offer samples and suggestions for purchase and nutrition information to customers; design and deliver community education series. Knowledge of current trends in the natural foods industry is desirable as well as ability to offer cooking and suggesting pairing choices with food and wine. Experience managing inventory, working with industry pricing trends and vendors preferred. 


The purpose of this position is to order, receive, manage inventory, and stock sub-department items while meeting objectives for sales and customer service. The Replenishment Buyers, with assistance from Marketing and Merchandising, also organize and carry out product samplings. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.


Co-op Benefits

20% employee discount- including sale items!

Quarterly and Annual Gainshare depending on store performance

401K - Traditional or Roth or Both! with up to 4% company match and free retirement counselors

Health Insurance- 3 plans including an HSA option eligible at 30 hours/week

Dental Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week

Vision Insurance eligible at 20 hours/week

Pet Insurance 

Short & Long-term disability- company provided at 35 hours per week

$25,000 Life Insurance policy - company provided at 20 hours per week

Generous Paid Time Off- even Part-time!

Employee Assistance Plan 

Bereavement and Jury Duty Leave

Free Staffed Out products, plants and flowers

Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year!

Co-op gear

. Paid community outreach hours

Fun at work! We Rock!


Location: 34 Cypress St Keene, NH 03431

Schedule: Tuesday through Saturday with flexibility for events, inventory and shows

*You must be available for this schedule in order to be considered*

Pay Range: Begins at $18.54 with additional compensation for experience


Monadnock Food Co-op participates in E-Verify

Check out our career opportunities at: https://monadnockfood.coop/our-co-op/careers/

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