3029 SE 21st Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 674-2642
Welcome to the applicant packet for the position of Relief Staff (aka Substitute). We appreciate your interest and the time it takes to carefully complete this application. You may have noticed that there are a number of open-ended essay questions. Please attach extra sheets as needed.
It is important to note that working at People’s requires the wearing of multiple hats. Substitutes are responsible for the duties of a great mixture of job descriptions: storekeeping, stocking, produce, etc., and great customer service.
The position currently being offered is an on-call, flexible position. Our compensation package includes: $13.00/hr to start plus a fabulous benefits package. This benefits package includes: an empowered work environment, a 19% discount on purchases at the co-op, a Staff Benefits Exchange Program (reduced rate services from participating massage therapists & bike mechanics), and annual raises.
You must submit a completed application in order to be considered for this position. Applications are due no later than 10pm on Saturday, January 14th, 2017.
We will be reviewing applications and conducting interviews for two to three weeks following the application deadline. We will make an initial round of phone interviews to selected applicants, and following this the hiring committee will conduct face-to-face interviews with selected applicants.
We generally receive a large number of applications when we have openings and are therefore unable to contact each applicant personally to follow up. We will, however, make a strong effort to make personal contact by phone with those who have been interviewed once our decision has been reached.
In Cooperation,
Kathryn Kucera
Operations Manager
3029 SE 21st Ave.
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 674-2642
Application for Employment
Relief Staff, Substitute Staff (see job description)
Name: ______Date: ______
Address: ______Zip: ______
Phone # ______Other # to reach you: ______
Email: ______
For each of the following questions, please check the appropriate answer and if needed, provide details on a separate sheet using the corresponding number. Feel free to attach a résumé in addition. However please note that résumés will not be considered without a completed application packet.
Section 1
1. Have you had experience as a cashier?
Yes No If yes, please describe.
2. Have you had experience providing customer service?
Yes No If yes, please describe.
3. Have you had experience working as paid staff or as a volunteer at a natural foods grocery, or in the fields of natural foods, nutrition, or sustainable agriculture?
Yes No If yes, please describe.
4. Have you had experience working as paid staff or as a volunteer at a cooperative?
Yes No If yes, please describe.
5.. Have you had experience working as a as a supervisor or trainer?
Yes No If yes, please describe.
6. People’s values serving customers and community members with diverse needs and multi-cultural backgrounds. Please describe any thoughts, training or experience you have with customer service with a social justice lens.
Section 2
1. What is your anticipated schedule for the next year? Can you work evenings (until 11pm) and weekends? What are the things in your life that define your scheduling needs?
2. What are your long-term goals and how will this job support them?
3. What else do we need to know? What would you like to share with us?
Employment History
Please note any employment - past or present- that you think would be helpful in the consideration of your application.
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Address______Supervisor______
May we contact this person? ______Phone #(s) ______
Position(s) held and duties: ______
Employer ______Dates of employment______
Address______Supervisor______
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Position(s) held and duties: ______
Employer ______Dates of employment______
Address______Supervisor______
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Position(s) held and duties: ______
Professional References:
1) Name______Relationship: ______Phone#: ______
2) Name______Relationship: ______Phone#: ______
3) Name______Relationship: ______Phone#: ______
Other important educational experiences:
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Please add or attach whatever additional information you think is relevant. People's is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, race, religion, marital/parental status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic irrelevant to the good execution of this position.
People's expects the information provided above to be accurate to the best of your knowledge.
Optional: Help us get the word out about our positions better: How did you hear about this job:
Facebook or other social media (please specify)______ Word of mouth Poster at co-op
People’s website other: ______
Please complete this form to be considered for a potential position as a substitute cashier/storekeeper. Feel free to attach a résumé or additional sheets to answer the questions below. Thanks for your interest!
People’s Food Co-op
Job Description
Relief/Substitute Staff
Purpose: To provide as needed (“on-call”) staffing for co-op operational shifts (cashiering, customer service, stocking, produce, etc.).
Status:Reports to the Collective Management via the Operations Manager (OM).
Responsibilities:
1)MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Open and flexible schedule.
- Work a minimum of 4 hours per week (on average taken per quarter) to be eligible for the staff discount at the register.
- Ability to work opening and closing shifts
- Work a minimum of 6 emergency shifts per year
- Ability to fulfill Store Keeper job description responsibilities
- Ability to fulfill Produce Keeper job description responsibilities.
2)ATTENDANCE AND SCHEDULE
a)Arrive on time to all scheduled shifts.
3)GENERAL
a)Use the staff handbook and communication from the OM/CM to carry out the mission, goals, objectives, policies of the co-op and agreements of the Collective Management.
b)Perform tasks conveyed by Collective via the OM.
4)COMMUNICATION
a)Listen openly and share opinions respectfully.
b)Use phone and email (.25 hours per week) regularly to respond to the store’s needs for shift coverage.
c)Use store policy and procedure to call in sick.
d)Set and communicate clear and reasonable boundaries.
e)Respect the clear and reasonable boundaries of others.
f)Maintain communications with OM regarding changing availability.
g)Communicate with the OM, the Personnel Team Coordinator for the Front End Team or the Personnel Manager regarding any issues, conflicts, or ideas to improve the co-op, as needed.
5)DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
a)Familiarity with and willingness to learn about the natural foods industry and sustainable agriculture
b)Familiarity with and willingness to learn about cooperative/democratic organizations
Definitions:
Emergency shift
1)a call-in (24 hour or less notice) or no-show, i.e. the scheduled worker is sick, family emergency, mis-schedule, etc.
2)an existing hole that the OM was unable to fill through all reasonable means