Organisation : The Community Grocer
Location : Victoria (Pakenham)
Time required : Regualr weekly shift for 4 hours: Thursdays 7.30am-11.30 or 10.30-2.30
Duration of project : Ongoing
Sector : Community Development
About the role
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
About the organisation
How to apply
Applications not allowed for this volunteering opportunity.
Please quote in application: Market Volunteer Pakenham via Pro Bono Australia.