Find your place in the field of good food

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Job description

ABOUT NATOORA

Natoora started close to 20 years ago with a very simple, yet powerful goal to find incredible flavour in fresh produce. Today, our dedication to this mission has grown into an impactful network of over 500 independent growers spanning nine sourcing hubs across three continents. Our mission is clear: to fix the food system at scale by reinstating flavour, nutrition and transparency, all while safeguarding the health of our soils.

Experts in sourcing flavour-first, seasonal fruits and vegetables, we work with hundreds of kitchens and some of the most exciting and influential chefs in London, New York, Miami, Copenhagen, Paris, and Melbourne. However, our commitment to creating a better food system also extends beyond professional kitchens to a strong community of home consumers across the US and the UK. From chefs, to home cooks to schoolchildren, we want to empower everyone to make better food choices and become informed drivers of change. 

Our sourcing efforts also go well beyond fresh produce, tackling multiple facets of the food system at once — from restoring the value of whole grains through bread with our own mill and bakery, Alma, to farming produce directly at Great Fen Farm, and crafting our own range of seasonal dips, soups, and sauces in our Bermondsey kitchen. Whether we’re partnering with independent producers on flavour-first dry goods or developing recipes rooted in our seasonal fresh produce, everything we do is founded on the same principles of seasonality, quality and integrity whilst steadfastly embracing scalability as a source of impact.

On the way, we have been named a Sunday Times Fast Track 100 Company, appeared on the Financial Times’ list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, and proudly received a GQ Food & Drinks Sustainability Award.   

ABOUT THE JOB

There are thousands of food businesses out there. Joining Natoora means that you’re looking to be part of something bigger. As a store team member, you’ll be the face of a dynamic, committed movement that is driving real change in the food system. 

You will be responsible for displaying and caring for some of the best-tasting produce available in the UK, engaging with our customers throughout the day. You’ll be able to advise on seasonal produce and will go above and beyond to ensure that we are always delivering a truly great service. 

Through our training programme, we’ll equip you with the tools and knowledge to help develop your professional growth, with training modules covering Leadership, Product, Customer Service and Store Operations.

You’ll learn where, how and by whom our food is grown, and how every decision - from seed selection to growing method to serving suggestion - can impact on the planet. Everyone has a part to play in creating a better food system. This is your chance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• You will look after our customers and provide the best client service.
• You will help people engage with unfamiliar produce.
• Ensure that our displays are refreshed and looking their best throughout the day. 
• Maintain a visually compelling store that is neat, clean and organised.

ABOUT YOU

• We look for a minimum 1 year of work experience, in any field.
• You care about what you eat: where it comes from and how it’s made.
• You are approachable, caring, and enjoy offering great customer service.
• You have passion and commitment to learning about our produce, seasonality and sourcing.
• We look for fluency in spoken English.
• You’ll be physically active and enjoy the dynamic nature of an active store.
• We look for a minimum 1 year of barista experience. 

PERKS

• Natoora produce at a significant discount
• Your birthday off*

*Once you’ve hit the 6 month mark and when working 32 hrs or more.

Our vision for a better food system is built on real human relationships and a diversity of experience, perspective and ideas. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.  

When applying to a job, the personal data contained in your application will be collected by Natoora, which is located at Unit 6 Discovery Business Park St James's Road, London SE16 4RA and can be contacted by emailing hello@natoora.com. Your personal data will be processed for the purposes of managing recruitment related activities. Under the GDPR, you have the right to request access to your personal data, to request that your personal data be rectified or erased, and to request that processing of your personal data be restricted.

Application information

Email your CV to inma.ruiz@natoora.com and tell us why you want to join the team.

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