We asked some of our employees. . . "What do you like about working at Wheatsville?" Jennie Andropoulos Front End Manager "I like that our opportunity for growth at Wheatsville is endless. Watching the staff grow along with the store is very exciting and it's nice to see so much potential being utilized in such a positive way. The internal customer service is just exceptional. I never have a question left unanswered by my fellow co-workers, which in turn, allows me to answer the questions of our smart and inquisitive customers. The balance of professionalism and fun is also very refreshing and makes working at the co-op an amazing experience" Clark McKay Deli Shift Lead "I've never worked anywhere were I've felt a stronger sense of community and family. I love my co-op!" Chad Peters Cook "Wheatsville has an extremely welcoming atmosphere that you don't find at other grocery stores."

Job Openings at Wheatsville Wheatsville Co-op is a consumer food co-op. All Wheatsville employees are hired to serve our members and other shoppers. We are a results-oriented business where we meaure success by the happiness of our members, our contribution to the community and the profitability of the business. Click on a job title to see a description of the available job. If you're interest in applying, print out an application (or drop by the store and pick up an application), fill it out and turn it in the slot at the Hospitality Desk. We want you to apply in person. We do not accept applications by email and no phone calls, please. Come in, look around, and introduce yourself! Operations Lead Deli Clerk Meat Assistant Deli Cook Benefits of working at Wheatsville What is Wheatsville Food Co-op? What does Wheatsville sell? THE WHEATSVILLE HIRING PROCESS Information for Applicants Thank you for your interest in working at Wheatsville Food Co-op! We are a member-owned consumer co-op with a serious responsibility to serve our owners and community, and our goal is to be the friendliest store in town. We look for reliable staff that are: Customer service superstars Willing to learn the natural food business Able to take personal responsibility for their work area Interested in having fun while working hard Below are some of the frequently asked questions about our hiring process. Where can I find out what positions Wheatsville is hiring for? We post all open positions in the job binder at our Hospitality Desk and on our website. We may post openings on other websites as well, such as Craigslist. What if there are no open positions? Can I still apply? We do accept applications even when we are not currently hiring for a position. How long do you keep my application? Can I apply again? Your application will be active for 90 days. You are welcome to submit another application at any time. If you are interested in a open position and it has been more than 90 days since you applied, please submit a new application. What happens after I apply? There are three steps to the selection process. First, our Human Resources Department reviews applications. When there are open positions, selected candidates will have a brief phone interview with the HR Manager. Then you may be invited to interview at the store with the hiring manager and others as necessary. Finally, the hiring manager selects the right person to join Wheatsville's team! Can I talk to the hiring manager for the position? Out of respect for the workload our managers carry to serve our owners and community, we allow only those who are selected for an interview to speak with the hiring manager about our open positions. Who can I speak with if I have additional questions? Please ask to speak with our Human Resources Manager if you have any more questions about our hiring process. What is Wheatsville Food Co-op? The staff of Wheatsville Food Co-op work to serve the store's customers, many of whom are owners as well. Wheatsville is a consumers' co-operative, an autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social, and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly-owned and democratically-controlled enterprise. The purpose of Wheatsville Food Co-op is to create a self-reliant, self-empowering community of people that will grow and promote a transformation of society toward cooperation, justice, and non-exploitation. The mission of Wheatsville Food Co-op is to serve a broad range of people by providing them goods and services, using efficient methods that avoid manipulation of the consumers, and minimize exploitation of the producers or damage to the environment. The primary focus for this mission is supplying high-quality food and non-doctrinaire information about food to people in Austin, Texas.  Benefits at Wheatsville include: 15% discount on purchases Paid breaks Holiday pay Sick and vacation pay (if you work 20+ hrs/week) Health, dental, vision & short-term disability insurance (if you work 30+ hrs/wk) 401(K) Retirement Plan (if you work 30+ hrs/week)  back to top     ©2012 Wheatsville Co-op

Annie Downs Front End Clerk/File Clerk "I like working at Wheatsville because of all of the local companies we support. Knowing that I'm helping the little guys out makes me feel a lot better about going to work every morning." Adrienne Beall Grocery Buyer "Everyone is so nice and helpful. Not to mention, I really feel like I'm making a difference by working here." Josh Torres Produce Clerk "It's the most positive work environment I've ever worked in.