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Market Assistant melton

THE COMMUNITY GROCER

The Community Grocer is a not-for-profit social enterprise that runs fresh produce markets and programs to increase social, economic and physical access to fresh food. Our markets offer choice and nutrition in a dignified setting, creating inclusive and vibrant gathering spaces.

We address the physical, economic, and social barriers to fresh food access by: holding markets in targeted communities; stocking culturally appropriate produce; creating weekly gathering spaces that celebrate diversity; and ensuring affordability - with prices 35% more affordable than any other fresh food outlets. 

We recently launched a new market in Melton which runs on a Friday from 8.30am - 12.30pm at Kurunjang Community Hub, 33-35 Mowbray Crescent Kurunjang.

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Assist the Market Manager with the tasks of setting up, running and packing down a market.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Working the tills, weighing produce and handling cash

• Point of Sale (POS) App

• Customer service: welcoming & greeting customers, responding to questions, conveying information

• Complying with and implementing safety, hygiene and sanitation practices and processes

• Pricing and signage

• Quality control: restocking, consolidating and keeping good stock appearance

• Filling customer orders & home deliveries of boxes

• Tidying, cleaning, and general maintenance of market area

• Conducting customer questionnaires

• Assisting with marketing and on sell strategies

SELECTION CRITERIA

• A friendly attitude & willingness to learn

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Ability to assist with manual handling tasks - capable to lifting up to 10Kg

• Financial literacy

• Demonstrate commitment to occupational health and safety 

• Understanding of cultural appropriateness

• Standing for up to four hours at a time

• Drivers license and access to vehicle 

REMUNERATION AND HOURS

The Market Assistant will be a casual employee and paid $32.50/hour (Level 1 - General Retail Award) on a weekday and $38.50/hour on a Saturday. 

Hours are Friday from 6.30-12.30pm each week, and includes market day set up, trading, pack down and deliveries.

TO APPLY

Please follow this link and fill in our brief application form. We will be in touch via email to let you know the next steps. Applications are open until 5pm on Friday 18 April 2025.

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