Retail Associate Job Description

Location: Boulder, CO

Reports to: Store Manager

Schedule: Full-Time (30–40 hours/week)

Compensation: $19/hr + 40% off groceries

Nude Foods Market is not your typical grocery store—we’re a bold, mission-driven startup revolutionizing how people shop. We deliver local, organic groceries and meals in zero-waste, reusable containers, and operate storefronts in Boulder and Denver. 

We are seeking a Retail Associate to support the daily operations of our Boulder store, deliver an exceptional customer experience, and help maintain a beautiful, organized, and inspiring retail environment. This is a hands-on, multi-faceted role where you’ll wear many hats — from stocking shelves and ringing up customers to preparing orders for delivery and keeping our zero-waste systems running smoothly.

What the role will involve:

Customer Service

• Greet customers and provide knowledgeable, friendly assistance
• Share information about our zero-waste systems and local products
• Help customers find items, answer questions, and provide recommendations
• Handle customer concerns or questions calmly and constructively

Store Operations

• Support opening and closing procedures, including daily checklists
• Operate the point-of-sale (POS) system for purchases and returns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and aesthetically pleasing store environment
  Restock shelves and ensure products are clearly labeled and attractively displayed
• Keep the bulk refill area stocked and tidy, following food safety guidelines

Order Preparation

• Pick and pack customer orders for delivery or pickup with accuracy and care
• Assist in preparing inventory transfers between stores
• Communicate with the team about low-stock or out-of-stock items

Zero-Waste Systems & Stockroom

• Follow First In, First Out (FIFO) rotation for all products
• Keep backstock areas neat, organized, and easily accessible
• Help receive deliveries, check for accuracy, and store products appropriately
• Remove expired or damaged items and log waste according to store policy

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You are:

• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused
• Detail-oriented and committed to accuracy in all tasks
• Highly organized and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and be on your feet for extended periods
• Passionate about sustainability, local food, and building community

Minimum Requirements:

• At least 1 year of experience in retail, grocery, food service, or similar
• Ability to lift and carry up to 40 lbs repeatedly
• Comfort using a POS system and basic computer tools (email, spreadsheets)
• Strong communication skills and a positive attitude

Schedule & Compensation:

• Hours: 30–40 hours/week
• Pay: $19/hr
• Perks: 
• 40% off groceries at Nude Foods Market
• Staff Meal made by the owners on Wednesdays at 9am
• Paid Sick Leave, 1 hour for every 30 hours worked up to 48 hours per year.
• 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). The maximum PTO an employee can accrue at any time is the amount he/she is eligible for in that year. 
• $75 monthly allowance towards tax-deductible supplemental benefits you choose.

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!