Full-Time
Cashier
Front End
Updated on 9/3/2026
City Market, Onion River Co-op
201-500 employees
Community-owned grocery cooperative selling local foods
Compensation Overview
$18.59/hr
Burlington, VT, USA
In Person
The posting references all City Market locations.
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- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Six months of cash handling experience or one year of customer service experience is strongly preferred, or demonstrated willingness to learn.
- Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry is helpful.
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Operate cash registers.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and professional work area.
- Interact with and assist customers, including answering questions and assisting with member applications.
- Comply with established procedures and practices regarding operations, sales, safety, and security.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Prior experience in customer service or retail.
- Six months of cash handling experience or one year of customer service experience.
- Knowledge of natural and conventional foods and the food industry.
City Market is a community-owned grocery cooperative with two Burlington, Vermont locations. It sells a mix of local, organic, and conventional foods, plus Vermont-made products, and is owned by its members who are also customers. The store operates as a retail grocery where revenue comes from sales to members and the public. Its product model centers on sourcing food from local farms and producers, with a strong emphasis on the local food system. The co-op differentiates itself through its member-owned structure, focus on local sourcing, and ongoing community engagement, including classes and workshops on cooking, nutrition, and gardening. The goal is to provide reliable access to healthy foods while strengthening the local food economy and inviting broad community participation and education.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Burlington, Vermont
Founded
1973
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- September 2026 promotions and member events show active traffic generation and loyalty.
- South End store grew sales 9% last year, offsetting downtown’s 7% decline.
- Wholesale discounts and classes deepen basket size and keep local producers tied to City Market.
What critics are saying
- March 13, 2026 layoffs signaled ongoing restructuring after eight straight losing years.
- Fiscal 2025 loss hit $1.2 million, threatening downtown operations and member confidence.
- Persistent downtown safety problems can trigger more closures and make insolvency plausible by 2027.
What makes City Market, Onion River Co-op unique
- Member-owned since 1973, City Market anchors Burlington’s local food economy.
- Two Burlington stores let City Market serve downtown shoppers and South End families.
- Local sourcing and Vermont-made products create a community moat independent grocers cannot copy.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Company Match
Wellness Program
Employee Discounts
Company News
The development group who brought The Warehouse at Vaughn’s in Simpsonville, Warehouse at Midtown, Bourbon St. at Hampton Station, and the recently announced City Market at BridgeWay Station, is introducing two new food and beverage concepts at the under construction mixed-use development in Mauldin.
City Market is proud to work closely with Age Well to support their work serving older Vermonters.
In August of 2021, Trish Redalieu joined the City Market leadership team from Green Mountain Transit, where she served as the Human Resources Director from 2012 to 2021.
Together, City Market has raised $1,433,616.35 since the start of the program!