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Good Food Project in West Suburban Lombard is Under Construction
After a long dry spell, the Chicago region is experiencing a food co-op mini-boom. Last year saw the openings of Food Shed co-op in exurban Woodstock and Wild Onion in Chicago's Rogers Park neighborhood, as they joined local co-op fixtures The Dill Pickle in Chicago's Logan Square and Sugar Beet in suburban Oak Park.
Two others, Chicago Market in the city's Uptown neighborhood and Prairie Food Co-op in west suburban Lombard, are in advanced stages of development. And in a sign that Prairie — currently under construction — is getting nearer to opening, the store has posted the job of General Manager.
According to the organization:
The General Manager will integrate daily business management practices with the cooperative principles and values vital to our mission and Ends statements.
Our Mission
Prairie Food Co-op is a community-owned and democratically operated grocery store dedicated to strengthening our economy and creating a marketplace for transparently labeled, local, organic, and sustainable food.
Our Ends
PFC exists so that…
…there is a community-owned grocery store in DuPage county that providesa welcoming, engaging, and inclusive food experience.
…customers and owners have access to products from local, organic andfair-trade farmers and artisans, thereby supporting a broader food economy.
…owners, customers, employees, and management can share a safe and respectful environment that fosters open communication and embodies the overall mission.
…the community has open access to ongoing educational programmingrelated to the impact and benefits of supporting the food ecosystem.
…a vibrant gathering place, operated in a financially viable, environmentally sustainable and socially responsible manner, will be available for generationsto come.
The General Manager will structure the business operation, select vendors and stock the floor, hire and train the staff and introduce the unique concept to the public at large. The General Manager should have the drive, personality, and leadership skills to motivate and encourage staff to provide the appropriate responsive and enjoyable customer environment and be able to address the concerns and needs of a wide group of stakeholders in this enterprise.
Click the button below to access the full job posting, with application information, and browse the website to learn more about Prairie Food Co-op.
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