Community Grocer Market Volunteer Carlton

Assist the Market Manager with the tasks of setting up, running and packing down a market. ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT The Community Grocer are a not for profit social enterprise selling fresh fruit and veg at weekly pop-up markets across Melbourne. The markets aims to improve fresh food access to the community through quality produce at affordable prices. POSITION SUMMARY Tasks include: • Working the tills, weighing produce and handling cash • Point of Sale (POS) App • Pricing and signage • Quality control: restocking, consolidating and keeping good stock appearance • Filling customer orders & home deliveries • Tidying, cleaning, and flattening boxes • Customer service: welcoming & greeting customers, responding to questions, conveying information • Chopping fruit and veg for sale and tasting • Conducting customer questionnaires • Assisting with marketing and on sell strategies DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS • A friendly attitude & willingness to learn • Ability to work as part of a team • Ability to assist with manual handling tasks • Financial literacy • Demonstrate commitment to occupational health and safety • Understanding of cultural appropriateness PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Capable to lifting up to 15Kg • Standing for up to four hours at a time