ABOUT THE ROLE :
The Assistant Produce Buyer is crucial to supporting the Produce Buyer in the end-to-end purchasing process including twice weekly farmers' market pick-up, produce merchandising, and collaborating with the Kitchen Team in repurposing overages and imperfect produce.
You are expected to provide leadership in line with LAG&C values and promote a work environment in alignment with our mission and policies.
ABOUT THE TEAM :
The Grocery / Produce Team at LAG&C is our center of gravity, dedicated to presenting the community with local, organic staples and just-picked produce from favorite farmers' market vendors alongside pantry essentials and specialty items.
Each member of the Grocery / Produce Team is an active participant and a bridge toward our mission of exploring generative food systems that enrich the lives of people and the places they live.
ABOUT YOU :
You have the ability to create enduring relationships with our kitchen team, farmers, artisans, ranchers and farmers' market community.
The ability to deliver concise and thoughtful education to our grocery team about these relationships and our current produce selection.
You understand what is necessary to master perishable product organization, ordering and how to set pars in an environment driven by seasonality.
You're passionate about seasonal produce and the stories of our farmers and find joy in frequent trips to farmers' markets.
WHAT YOUR TYPICAL DAY WILL INCLUDE :
Farmers' Market Pick Up
In-store
Admin
WHAT YOU'LL BRING :
JOB TYPE COMPENSATION RANGE
WHAT WE OFFER :
Competitive pay rates, a discount on virtually everything in the store, health benefits, accrued paid sick time, optional CA 401(k) plans, employee referral bonus program, and growth opportunities.
ABOUT OUR PROCESS :
Next, we'll explore the role more specifically, likely with a few key team members. We encourage any questions you have about the job, the team, our values, or related topics at any point in the application process.
We'd love to hear about the grocery store of your childhood or hometown!
STUFF TO BE AWARE OF :
LAG&C is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workplace and do not discriminate based on race, national origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other applicable characteristic protected by law.
We invite everyone who meets the criteria for the job to apply. We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can thrive in this role, we'd love to learn more about you.
Last updated : 2024-02-27
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