Sugar Beet Food Co-op - All Departments

Are you passionate about food, community, and making a positive impact on the local economy? Sugar Beet Food Co-op in Oak Park, IL, is always on the lookout for talented, friendly, and customer-oriented individuals who share our love for food and dedication to building community through nourishment. While we may not have active positions available, we welcome applications from individuals who align with our values and want to contribute to our mission.

Our Mission:

We Build Community Through Food

Our Values:

Run a Financially Viable business for our owners

• We Adapt Intentionally and timely to the needs of the local economy.
• We commit to making timely and well-informed business decisions that respond to our community's evolving needs.
• Maintaining a healthy business ensures the livelihoods of our dedicated employees and producers while continuing to be a source of nourishment for our owners and the community.

Be a Great Place to Work

• We create a welcoming and inclusive environment for our employees. They feel valued and can authentically be themselves.
• We provide fair and competitive wages and benefits.

Provide a Thriving Marketplace for Local Farmers & Producers

• We emphasize and celebrate the presence of local vendors in our store and across our marketing channels.
• We champion and actively support businesses owned by women and people of color within our local community.
• We facilitate local farmers and producers becoming vendors.

Address Inequality in our Local Food System for our Broader Community:

• We are accessible to all. Our offerings cater to a diverse range of dietary and economic needs.
• We are stewards of our knowledge. We educate ourselves and our community about the importance of healthy eating.

Be a Great Place to Shop :

• We provide world-class customer service.
• We provide a welcoming and clean environment for our customers.
• We offer the highest quality natural and organic foods.
• We gather customer feedback and take action to address areas of opportunity.
• We hold our community dear, understanding that our similarities outweigh our differences.

Be an Environmental Steward to Protect our Planet :

Minimize our Store's Environmental footprint by composting, recycling, and reusing when possible.

Make it easy for our shoppers to reduce their environmental impact when they visit our store.

Available Positions:

• Grocery (includes Bulk, Dairy, Frozen, Center Store, Specialty Cheese, Meat & Seafood, & Alcohol)
• Deli
• Produce
• Front End
• Cafe

How to Apply: If you share our values and are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to submit your application. While there may not be immediate openings, we review applications regularly and may contact you when a suitable position becomes available.

At Sugar Beet Food Co-op, we believe in the power of community and the positive impact of sustainable, local, and inclusive practices. Join us on our journey to make a difference through food. Apply today!