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The Community Grocer (TCG) is a first-of-its-kind retail grocery and community hub in Southwest Philadelphia, designed to bring healthy food access, workforce training, and economic opportunity to the neighborhood.

Please check out our current postings, and apply to join our dynamic team.

Our Current Job Postings:

  • Application: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680455-Assistant-General-Manager

    Position Summary

    The Assistant General Manager (AGM) supports daily business operations across both retail and kitchen environments. This role bridges front-of-house, back-of-house, and administrative coordination to ensure consistent execution, strong team accountability, and smooth day-to-day operations.

    This is a hands-on leadership role in a small-format space where organization, clarity, and follow-through are essential.

    Key Responsibilities

    Daily Operations

    • Support overall daily store operations (retail + kitchen coordination)

    • Assist with opening and closing procedures across departments

    • Ensure policies, workflows, and service standards are consistently followed

    • Monitor cleanliness, safety, and presentation of the entire space

    • Support inventory coordination between retail and kitchen teams

    Team Leadership & Accountability

    • Supervise hourly staff during shifts

    • Reinforce operational expectations and performance standards

    • Support scheduling coordination and shift coverage as needed

    • Assist in onboarding and training of new team members

    • Address minor operational issues in real time and escalate when appropriate

    Administrative & Systems Support

    • Support documentation, compliance tracking, and operational checklists

    • Ensure temperature logs, sanitation logs, and required reporting are completed

    • Partner with the CDC and leadership team to maintain alignment between culinary and retail operations

    • Help prepare for inspections, audits, or internal reviews

    Qualifications

    Required

    • 3+ years of supervisory experience in retail, food service, grocery, or fast-casual environments

    • Experience managing shifts and enforcing operational standards

    • Strong organizational and communication skills

    • Ability to work in a small, fast-paced, high-efficiency space

    • Comfort with hands-on leadership (not office-based management)

    Preferred

    • Experience in mission-driven or community-centered organizations

    • Experience working in environments with workforce training or entry-level staff

    • ServSafe certification (or willingness to obtain)

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Full-time, hourly position

    • Competitive hourly rate based on experience

    • Opportunity to help launch and stabilize a community-focused retail + food concept

    Who You Are

    You are steady, organized, and solutions-oriented. You understand that small spaces require strong structure. You are comfortable holding standards, supporting leadership decisions, and ensuring consistent execution across teams. You bring maturity, accountability, and operational clarity to every shift.

    Compensation Details

    Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

    Benefits & Perks:

    Paid Time Off

    Required Skills

    Leadership

    Team Coordination

    Problem Solving

    Attention to Detail

    Time Management

    Adaptability

    Customer Service Orientation

    Conflict Resolution

    Training and Development

    Operational Efficiency

    Safety Awareness

    Compliance Knowledge

    Community Engagement

    Performance Management

    Strategic Planning

    Retail Operations

    Apply now: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680455-Assistant-General-Manager

  • Application: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680397-Assistant-Kitchen-Manager

    Job Summary


    The Assistant Kitchen Manager supports the CDC in executing daily kitchen operations, maintaining food safety standards, supervising staff, and ensuring smooth opening and closing procedures. This role is hands-on and operationally focused, ideal for someone with strong quick-service or fast-casual food experience who understands systems, standards, and team accountability.

    This is not a chef-driven role; it is an food & beverage operations-forward leadership role.

    Compensation Details

    Compensation: Hourly (Based on Experience)

    Benefits & Perks: Paid Time Off, Potential Bonuses

    Required Skills

    Attention to Detail

    Time Management

    Problem Solving

    Adaptability

    Leadership

    Communication Skills

    Time Management Skills

    Strong Communication Skills

    Flexibility

    Effective Communication

    Customer Service

    Collaboration

    Application: https://culinaryagents.com/jobs/680397-Assistant-Kitchen-Manager

  • Interested in joining our apprenticeship program, but want to get a taste of what it's like to work with us before our opening this spring? Join us in our commissary as we prepare free meals for neighbors as a stage.

    Details:

    • Compensation: $75 for the day

    • What you'll do: Work alongside our team preparing meals for the community

    This is a great opportunity to experience our mission firsthand and see if our apprenticeship program is the right fit for you.

    To apply: Email joy@thecommunitygrocer.org for more information

  • Ready to join our team? Email info@thecommunitygrocer.org to see if you're a fit for our collective journey to make eating well easier for everyone.

Events

November 5, 2025

Community of Compassion CDC
6150 Cedar Ave

Pull up and spend some time with us at our Informational & Hiring Expo . A space to connect, learn, and grow. We’re looking for passionate folks (18+) who care about food, community, and justice. Whether you have prior experience, wanting to shift industries, or just starting out, this is your chance to be part of something bigger.

We’ll have application stations on-site, interview scheduling, and we are ready to answer your questions about working with TCG . From our kitchen and market teams to our community programs. Feel free to bring your resume or come as you are , we’ll help you get started.

Enjoy refreshments, meet the team, and learn how you can earn while serving your community and build a career that feeds change.

Our building’s still under construction, but we’re laying the foundation now — and that starts with you.

Come through. Learn something. Eat something. Join the movement.