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Boulder Produce Manager & Retail Associate

Company
Nude Foods Market
Location
Boulder, CO
Entry Level
Hospitality/Food Service
 
Boulder Produce Manager & Retail Associate Job Description

Job Title: Produce Manager & Retail Associate
Location: Boulder, CO
Reports to: Co-Founder & CEO
Schedule: Full-Time (Includes weekends; early mornings and occasional evenings)
Compensation: Starting at $22/hour + 40% off groceries

About Nude Foods Market:
Nude Foods Market is an innovative, industry-changing startup transforming how grocery gets done. We’re a zero-waste grocery store with deep local ties and bold values—and we’re not doing business as usual. We’re building something meaningful, creative, and truly different. We're now hiring a Produce Manager & Retail Associate to support daily operations and our fresh produce system.

About the Role:
We are seeking a Produce Manager & Retail Associate to support day-to-day store operations while taking full ownership of our produce system. This is a hybrid, hands-on role—part floor retail, part buyer, part systems builder. You’ll help grow a high-performing team, ensure an exceptional customer experience, and maintain a store environment that’s clean, efficient, and inspiring. At the same time, you’ll manage our produce sourcing and stocking, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and strong local vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities:
Store Operations
  • Support daily store operations, opening/closing procedures, and daily checklists
  • Model exceptional customer service
  • Help foster a clean, positive, and productive team culture
Produce Management
  • Maintain a fully stocked, clean, and high-quality produce section in-store and in the walk-in
  • Own produce sourcing: place regular orders (typically Sundays and Wednesdays) and respond to ad hoc needs
  • Communicate directly with local farms and vendors to secure seasonal, cost-effective, high-quality produce
  • Analyze and compare pricing across vendors to ensure affordability and strong margins
  • Track spending and calculate weekly produce COGs for Boulder, Denver, and online sales
  • Check deliveries, reconcile invoices, label and organize incoming boxes (First In, First Out), and identify missing or damaged items
  • Collaborate with the kitchen team to identify and meet back of house produce needs (e.g. for jarring or meal prep)
  • Manage pricing in the POS system and ensure timely updates for any price changes
  • Work with the inventory manager to prepare produce boxes
  • Remove spoiled items and clean shelving regularly to ensure top-notch food safety and presentation
Customer Experience & Store Appearance
  • Create a welcoming, helpful, and inspiring shopping environment
  • Ensure strong visual merchandising, clear signage, and clean, well-stocked shelves
  • Train staff to communicate clearly and knowledgeably with customers
  • Handle customer concerns or questions calmly and constructively
  • Participate in restocking, signage updates, and store redesigns as needed
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Build and refine lean, scalable systems for inventory, purchasing, communication, and training
  • Identify operational inefficiencies and bring forward solutions
  • Take full ownership of your role while supporting the broader team and company growth
You Are...
  • A proactive leader with strong follow-through and a collaborative spirit
  • Detail-oriented and obsessed with cleanliness, order, and quality control
  • Flexible and quick to adapt in a startup environment
  • Calm and grounded even when things get hectic
  • Curious about sustainable food systems and excited to shape the future of grocery
  • A clear and confident communicator—both written and verbal
Minimum Requirements:
  • 2+ years in a leadership role in retail, grocery, food service, or similar
  • Experience in produce buying, food systems, or vendor relationships 
  • Physically able to lift 40 lbs and be on your feet throughout shifts
  • Comfortable with basic spreadsheets and email communication
  • Familiarity with inventory tracking, COGs, and POS systems 
  • Bonus points for experience in sustainability, local agriculture, or startups
Benefits:
  • 40% off groceries
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) of 1 hour for every 52 hours worked up to 40 hours in Year 1 (up to 80 hours in Year 2, 120 hours in Year 4, and 160 hours in Year 6)
  • 1 hour of sick time for every 30 hours worked
  • $100 monthly allowance towards tax-deductible supplemental benefits you choose, including:
  • Direct Primary Health Care from Nextera
  • PPO Dental or Vision Plans
  • Short-term Disability
  • Whole Life/Term Life
  • Secondary Health Coverage
  • Employer-Matching 401(K) up to 4% of gross wages each pay period.
  • Purpose-driven work in a values-aligned, supportive team
  • Growth opportunities in a fast-growing company
  • Deep engagement with local food producers and sustainability
Thank you for your time and interest in this role.  We look forward to reviewing your application.

Step 1: How to Apply
  • Send an email to hello@nudefoodsmarket.com with the title of the job you're applying to in the subject line, your resume and a cover letter about why you’d be a great fit for Nude Foods : )
Step 2:  If you move on to the next round, you will be invited to do the following:
  • Have an interview with Nude Foods Market
  • Provide at least 2 references
  • Come visit us for a working interview
Step 3: We’ll offer you a job and you’ll get started – woooohooo!