Job Application Application for Employment Thank you for applying to work at Abundance Food Co-op. We are owned by and operated for the benefit of our member owners (shareholders). We have a Board of Directors, which represents our owners to the General Manager, who is responsible for the everyday operations of the store. Cooperatives are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and sustainability. The Abundance team is committed to ensuring an enjoyable shopping experience for all our customers and shareholders and to prioritizing local, organic and sustainable products. Employees are expected to be friendly, knowledgeable, responsible, and involved in the success of the Co-op. By accepting a position at Abundance Food Co-op, you are agreeing to abide by the personnel policies and expected to work your assigned shifts. You may be required to work nights and weekends. Several times a year we hold staff meetings, which are mandatory for all employees to attend. If you are up to the challenge of working in a healthy, fast-paced retail environment, we invite you to complete the following application. The Abundance Team All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, citizenship or immigration status or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its shareholders, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative. Please introduce yourself Legal First Name * Legal Last Name * Preferred Name Pronouns Address * Address Street address Street address Address Line Address Line City City State/Province AlabamaAlaskaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Preferred Phone Number * Additional Phone Number Email Address * How did you learn about the openings at Abundance Food Co-op? * Website In-Store Job Posting Indeed Word of Mouth OtherOther Are you 18 years of age or older? * Yes No Abundance is only hiring individuals aged 18 or older at this time. Do you have any relatives working for Abundance? * Yes No If hired, can you present evidence of your identity and legal right to work in the United States? * Yes No Are you able to perform the essential job functions of the job for which you are applying with or without reasonable accommodation? * Yes No We comply with the ADA and consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for qualified applicants/employees to perform essential job functions. What are you looking for? For what department would you like to apply? * Grocery Kitchen Bakery Produce Front-End Maintenance Administration A specific position, please specifyA specific position, please specify What schedule are you looking for? * Full Time Part Time Non Permanent/Temporary/Seasonal Abundance is currently only hiring permanent workers. Monday * Tell us the hours you are available to work each day. Tuesday * Wednesday * Thursday * Friday * Saturday * Most positions require some weekend availability. Sunday * Most positions require some weekend availability. When would you be available to start work? * Do you want to add anything about your availability? What does superior customer service mean to you? * Education Highest Education Obtained: * High School College/University Graduate/Professional School Trade School OtherOther School Name Area of Study/Major Years Completed Diploma or Degree No Yes Previous Employment Experience Name of Employer Supervisor May we contact? No Yes Address Phone Number Employed from: To: Job Title and Duties Reason for leaving plus1 Add another experience minus1 Remove this experience Have you ever been involuntarily terminated or asked to resign from any job? * Yes No If yes, explain: Please explain any gaps in your employment history: List any other experience, job related skills, additional languages, or other qualifications that you believe should be considered in evaluating your qualifications for employment: * What skills or experience do you have that you feel would especially qualify you to work at the Co-op? * List 1 to 3 professional references of individuals who are NOT related to you. First Name First Name Last Name Last Name Relationship Phone Number or Email address plus1 Add another reference minus1 Remove this reference Upload your Resume (Optional) Drop a file here or click to upload Choose File Maximum file size: 268.44MB Optional Applicant Statement and Agreement By submitting this application, I hereby authorize Abundance Food Co-op to thoroughly investigate my references, work record, education and other matters related to my suitability for employment and, further, authorize the prior employers and references I have listed to disclose to Abundance any and all letters, reports and other information related to my work records, without giving me prior notice of such disclosure. In addition, I hereby release Abundance, my former employers and all other persons, corporations, partnerships and associations from any and all claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of or in any way related to such investigation or disclosure. If I am employed by Abundance, I understand that I am required to comply with all rules and regulations of the Co-op. If hired, I understand and agree that my employment with Abundance is at-will, and that neither I, nor Abundance is required to continue the employment relationship for any specific term. I further understand that Abundance or I may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice. I understand that the at-will status of my employment cannot be amended, modified, or altered in any way by any oral modifications. I understand that safety of employees is extremely important to Abundance and that Abundance is committed to ensuring a safe working environment. I understand that I, and every employee, have a responsibility to prevent accidents and injuries by observing all safety procedures and guidelines and following the directions of my site supervisor. I understand and agree to comply with federal, state, and local regulations related to on-the-job safety and health. I hereby certify that the answers given by me are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I further certify that I, the undersigned applicant, have personally completed this application. I understand that any omission or misstatement of material fact on this application or on any document used to secure employment shall be grounds for rejection of this application or for immediate discharge if I am employed, regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. I understand that if I am selected for hire, it will be necessary for me to provide satisfactory evidence of my identity and legal authority to work in the United States, and that federal immigration laws require me to complete an I-9 Form in this regard. I understand that if any term, provision, or portion of this Agreement is declared void or unenforceable, it shall be severed and the remainder of this Agreement shall be enforceable. By summitting this application, I indicate that I have read, understood, and agreed to all of the above terms. If you are human, leave this field blank.
