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Grow With Us

At Island Market, we are more than just a grocery store.

We believe that our employees are our greatest resource and are treated with the utmost respect. 

It is important for us to foster an environment for personal and professional growth.  

We believe in providing a fun and engaging shopping experience and a work environment for all to enjoy. 

We are looking for friendly people to join our team! 

Join Our Team

A family of grocers devoted to the time-honored tradition of connecting our community, one bag at a time.

Our 5 Guiding Principles:
– Greatest Place to Work
– The Friendliest Place on the Island
– Dedicated to our Community
– Committed to Environmental Responsibility
– Promotionally Exciting

We look forward to working with you!

Open Positions

We are currently hiring for: Produce Manager, Deli Team Associates, Full-Time and Part-Time Custodians, Front End Cashier, Produce Associate

*See position descriptions below

Produce Manager Job Description

Supervises, administers, and coordinates activities of the Produce Department. Supervises employees; responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties may be assigned.

  • Guides and directs team in the development, production, promotion, and sale of Island Market’s products and services.
  • Directs the preparation of short term and long range plans based on Island Market goals and growth objective.
  • Maintains a sound plan of department organization establishing training to ensure adequate management development and to provide for capable management succession.
  • Develops and installs procedures and controls within the department to promote communication and adequate information flow.
  • Establishes operating policies consistent with Island Market policies and objectives and ensures their execution.
  • Evaluates the results of overall department operations regularly and systematically and reports these results to the main office.
  • Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing business operations.
  • Determines work procedures, prepares work schedules, and expedites workflow.
  • Issues written and oral instructions daily.
  • Assigns specific duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to department and company policies and procedures.
  • Studies and standardizes procedures to improve efficiency of co-workers.
  • Maintains harmony among workers and resolves grievances.
  • Adjusts errors and complaints of co-workers and/or customers.
  • Assists others in performing duties.
  • Follows all Island Market Safety procedures.
  • Performs any and all other assigned tasks.
  • Understands this job description cannot contain all aspects of the position but it is a fair and just representation of the duties.

Job Qualifications / Required Skills / Key Competencies

  • Minimum 3 years Retail Produce Management experience
  • Ability to calculate discounts and percentages
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Self-starter and manage time wisely
  • Organizing and Planning
  • Good analytical & organizational skills
  • Excellent English communication skills (verbal & written)

Work Environment

  • Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes and noise
  • Exposed to a combination of office and store environments
  • Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift objects of up to 50 lbs

 Pay is starting at $80,000 annual salary plus quarterly bonuses, DOE

Produce Associate

We’re in search of someone to prepare produce items for sale, ensuring freshness by rotating stock and promptly culling outdated products while maintaining full displays. Candidates must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Starting at $18.00 per hour depending on experience.

Front End Cashier

We’re looking for someone who can operate a cash register, accurately itemizing and totaling customers’ purchases while delivering exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate should have availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Starting at $18.00 per hour depending on experience.

Deli Team Associates

We’re seeking individuals to join our deli department and assist shoppers with their needs, providing recommendations and preparing high-quality products to serve our community. We currently have several open positions available, including roles at the deli service counter, expeditor/food runner, sandwich maker(s), and dishwashers. Applicants should be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Starting at $18.00 per hour depending on experience.

Island Market Custodian

(2 Part-Time or 1 Full-Time Positions are available)

Do you have custodial or cleaning experience and want to have your days free to enjoy the upcoming summer days? We are looking for one full-time or two part-time additional night custodians to clean and maintain our beautiful market!

Full-time employees are eligible for 100% paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance policy premiums after 30 days. All employees are eligible for paid med flight memberships and participation in our employee only store loyalty program to earn cash back on purchases.

General Job Duties Include:

  • Maintains and performs general cleaning duties to buildings and equipment.
  • Performs and administers necessary preventative maintenance activities as assigned.
  • Experience with various tools including floor scrubber, power washers, steam cleaners, etc required.

Starting at $25.00 per hour.

Great Place To Work

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Competitive wages, including summer bonuses.

Premium pay for nights and weekend shifts. 

Opportunities for growth. 

Healthcare

100% premium paid medical, dental, vision and life insurance policy for full-time employees. We offer two different medical plans to choose from, including an HSA that Island Market contributes to each pay period.

Discounts

Discounts for gas through Island Petroleum Services. 

Discounts available at Orcas Island Fitness Center

Employee Loyalty

Store charge account with payroll deduction and an employee-only Loyalty Point Program that earns points for future purchases.

Other Benefits

401k Opportunities with Nationwide.
Supplemental Insurance Policies through Colonial Life.
Annual Paid Membership to both Airlift Northwest and Island Air Ambulance that covers your household.

Paid Time Off

Paid time-off program that increases with tenure and hours worked. 

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