70 South Street, Blue Hill, Maine
Your Community-Owned Grocery Store

STORE HOURS

Monday – Saturday 8am – 7pm

Sunday 8am – 6pm

Co-op Careers

It's not just a job, it's a community

At Blue Hill Co-op we strive to provide excellent customer service where all are welcome.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative business environment.
Come work with us and help grow Maine’s vibrant local food community.

Benefits

At Blue Hill Co-op, we work hard to create a balance between a rewarding job and great work environment. We currently offer the following benefits:

  • 20% Discount on Staff Purchases
  • 25% off Vitamins & Supplements
  • $15/hr Minimum Wage
  • Paid Time Off
  • Free Shift Meal
  • Paid Break
  • Time & a Half Pay on Holidays
  • Dental insurance (Full-Time)
  • MERIT (Maine Retirement Investment Trust)
  • In-Store Charge Account
  • Regular Free-to-Staff Food and Wellness Items
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Training in Various Areas
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • Natural Foods Training
  • Yearly Bonuses
  • Weekly Health Care Stipend (Full-Time)

Other Benefits to Working at Blue Hill Co-op

  • Blue Hill Co-op is a friendly and accepting work environment open to all.
  • Our management listens. Department heads and the general manager are always open to feedback. We strive to change with new information and improve continually.
  • Flexible schedules. We strive to be accommodating to our employees and their needs and obligations.
  • Growth. Our employees receive in-store training for their positions but also have the opportunity to cross-train with other departments and pursue training from third parties.
OPEN POSITIONS

We are hiring a Meat Assistant/Stocker up to full time in the meat/grocery department who is flexible, organized, and can multitask, handle pre-packaged meat and refrigerator temps, lift up to 20 lbs, work independently as well as with others in a fast-paced environment; weekend availability is a plus.

Join the grocery department, keeping the shelves stocked with high quality food, keeping the store floor and backroom organized and beautiful within a well-designed system. Part-time or full-time hours available, some weekday and weekend availability is a plus. Must be able to spend the day on your feet and lift cases of cans, bottles, dry goods, etc.

Seeking friendly people for cashier positions. Part-time with the possibility of full-time hours becoming available. This position is responsible for delivering outstanding service to our customers, learning our products and services and consistently being efficient and accurate. Qualified candidates must have cash- handling experience, possess outstanding customer service and communication skills, have the ability to work a flexible schedule, and have great team-working skills.

Seeking part-time, year-round assistant to streamline the receiving process with the Receiving Department Manager, especially on heavy delivery days, Mon, Wed, Fri.

Part-time, year round position, general janitorial and maintenance tasks.

Produce Assistants are responsible for quality control, maintaining a clean and beautiful display area, and stocking and rotating displays to ensure the freshest possible produce for our owners and customers. We provide excellent customer service in a fast paced environment and keep a clean and organized backstock area. We receive many deliveries from our local farmers as well as larger distributors every day of the week, lifting up to 50 pounds throughout the day. We pride ourselves on offering a wide variety of local, regional, and global produce, so an enthusiasm for fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers and seeds is key! Gardeners and home cooks enjoy this work. Hours are flexible, ranging from 6:30AM to 7:30PM. Job Description

We are looking to fill positions on the weekends. Basic kitchen skills are preferred, but willing to train the right person. This would be Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm. There is some flexibility with time. And also the opportunity to pick up shifts during the week if interested.

The Co-op Cafe is seeking staff for our front counter. Duties include taking orders, running the register, and customer service. This is an entry level position, no kitchen skills required, only people skills.

Come join the kitchen crew at the Co-op Café! A fun, creative work environment. Line cook grills and fries food to order. Day and night shifts available. Some prep and cleaning involved. Air conditioned kitchen, supportive staff.

Questions? Email for more info on any of the open positions.

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Statement of Equality & Inclusion

Blue Hill Co-op is committed to welcoming people of all identities, cultures and backgrounds. As a triple bottom line cooperative, our vision, mission, and values stand firmly rooted in the nourishment and well-being of our planet, its people, and communities. While racism and colonialism continue to play a significant role in shaping food systems, Blue Hill Co-op is committed to cultivating justice-centered relationships that do not exploit. Blue Hill Co-op does not tolerate bigoted behavior within our community. Accordingly, we take action to foster a safe and inclusive environment.

FAQ for Potential Applicants

You can read more extensively about cooperatives here, but, here’s a short answer. Co-ops or cooperatives are member-owned, member-governed businesses that operate for the benefit of their owners (members) according to common principles established by the international cooperative community. Co-op owners pool resources together to bring about economic results for the benefit of the entire co-op community. Employees can become owners and enjoy all the benefits.

You can submit an application online or fill out a paper application in the store. We encourage applicants to use the online form, though, and take their time with it. 

Yes, in the online application there is an option to upload your resume. You can also email it. Resumes sent without completed applications submitted as well will not be considered for the position.

Applications for open positions are reviewed as they come in. If the hiring manager thinks your qualifications are a good fit for a position, we will reach out to you for an interview.

Thank you for your eagerness! Due to the large number of applications we receive, we are not able to speak personally with everyone that applies. If we are interested in moving forward with your application, we will reach out to you to schedule an interview.

Please email us with any additional questions.

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