Your Career Path Starts Here
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.
Interested in receiving updates on employment opportunities? Please fill out this interest form below and our team will reach out to you with more information!
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Our Current Job Postings:
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      Full-Time, $60,000 + Benefits We are seeking a mission-driven General Manager to lead store operations and ensure our retail space thrives as both a business and a community resource. Responsibilities: - Oversee all daily store operations, including food purchasing, inventory, and compliance. 
- Manage staffing schedules, payroll, and team development. 
- Collaborate with the Workforce Director and Kitchen Manager to integrate apprentices into operations. 
- Maintain relationships with vendors and ensure cost-effective purchasing. 
- Deliver excellent customer service and ensure the store environment reflects TCG’s mission. 
 Qualifications: - 3+ years of grocery retail, culinary, or kitchen management experience. 
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain. 
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills. 
- Commitment to youth development and community impact. 
 
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      Full-Time, $45,000 - $57,000 (based on experience) + Benefits We are seeking a Kitchen Lead to oversee all aspects of kitchen operations and lead apprentices in a professional, supportive environment. Responsibilities: - Manage day-to-day hot food kitchen operations. 
- Supervise apprentices, ensuring they gain hands-on culinary training. 
- Maintain food safety compliance, cleanliness, and kitchen organization. 
- Coordinate with the Workforce Director and General Manager to align training with operations. 
- Develop daily systems for food prep, quality, and efficiency. 
 Qualifications: - 3+ years of culinary or kitchen management experience. 
- ServSafe certification or willingness to obtain. 
- Strong leadership and mentoring skills. 
- Commitment to youth development and community impact. 
 
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      $25/hour The Community Grocer is hiring Assistant Managers to support both our retail and kitchen operations. These roles are ideal for individuals with experience in food service, hospitality, or retail who want to grow with a mission-driven organization. Roles Available: - Assistant Retail Manager — supports the GM in running daily store operations, including staffing, payroll, and ordering. 
- Assistant Kitchen Manager — supports the Kitchen Manager in supervising apprentices and maintaining food safety. 
- Assistant Prep Manager — supports the Workforce Director in the prep kitchen, assisting with training and workflow. 
 Responsibilities (vary by role): - Support leadership in managing daily operations. 
- Supervise apprentices and hourly staff during shifts. 
- Assist with scheduling, training, and compliance. 
- Help create a positive and efficient work environment. 
 Qualifications: - 1–2 years of experience in retail, culinary, or hospitality. 
- Strong communication and teamwork skills. 
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, community-centered environment. 
 
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      Paid Training Program, up to $16.50/hour The Community Grocer is launching a 12-month paid apprenticeship program in culinary, retail, and hospitality. Employees will gain hands-on experience, classroom instruction, and wraparound support while helping operate a new community grocery store and kitchen. Program Structure: - 30 hours/week of on-the-job training in retail and kitchen roles. 
- 6 hours/week of classroom instruction in hospitality and culinary skills. 
- 3 hours/week of wraparound services, including career readiness and personal development. 
 Responsibilities: - Work alongside staff to operate the grocery store and hot kitchen. 
- Gain hands-on training in food prep, customer service, and hospitality. 
- Participate fully in classroom sessions and workforce development curriculum. 
- Contribute to a positive and community-driven environment. 
 Qualifications: - No prior experience required. 
- Interest in food, retail, or hospitality careers. 
- Commitment to completing the full 12-month program. 
- Reliable, motivated, and eager to learn. 
 
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      Ready to join our team? Apply now and 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.

