Dig In Community Greengrocers are hiring a member of staff to support our new Saturday market selling fresh fruit and vegetables and dry goods at affordable prices. The stall will be situated at Govan Cross and run from 10am-2pm every Saturday, with the worker needed from 8:30-3:30.
Job Summary
The Community Food Market Worker plays a vital role in a new local food initiative by supporting market operations, engaging with community members, and promoting healthy eating habits. This paid part-time role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute meaningfully to local wellbeing in a dynamic and rewarding environment.
The market is a pilot as part of a research project with the University of Glasgow. We are currently funded to run for 6 months, but we will be seeking funding to continue the market project if it is successful. This is a sessional part-time role so as a freelancer you will receive a flat fee and be responsible for registering this income with HMRC and paying tax where necessary. This is the case with all employees at Dig In so if you require help with this we can offer support.
The role will include:
- Building the market stall and gazebos with the rest of the team.
- Unloading the produce from the van and displaying it for customers.
- Chatting with customers and answering questions about the produce and/or what they can do with it.
- Processing transactions by weighing and counting produce and totalling up customer shopping.
- Keeping the stall well-stocked and looking nice.
- Take-down and tidy up at the end of the trading time.
There may also be opportunities for cover shifts at the Dig In Shop during the week if you are interested.
You will be part of a team from Dig In and the University of Glasgow and there will be at least two other members of staff at each market helping with trading and carrying out research.
If this sounds like a good fit for you and your skillset, we’d love to receive an application from you. Please see the essential and desirable criteria below, but ultimately we are looking for someone personable with a connection to Govan who is passionate about good quality affordable food. This is an entry-level position and if you think you could do the tasks listed above well, we would welcome an application from you.
This is a Saturday position so high availability on Saturdays during the 6-month pilot period from the 18th July onwards is essential, although of course weeks off can be scheduled in advance. If you are planning a long trip or absence this year the role is likely not best suited for you at this time.
To apply please send your CV and a short cover letter detailing why you are interested in the position and why you think you would be a good fit for the role.
Essential:
- Personable and happy to chat with customers.
- Comfortable adding up totals, handling cash and giving change.
- Able to comfortably lift boxes and sacks of vegetables as well as market equipment, up to 30kg.
- Enthusiastic about making nutritious good quality food more accessible for all.
Desirable:
- Fae Govan or for Govan. We would like to hire somebody for this role who is familiar with Govan, living in the area or who has some connection to Govan.
- Driver's license and the ability to drive a small van. This won’t be every week but in the case of other staff absences it may come in handy occasionally.
- Experience working or volunteering with community groups.
We look forward to receiving your application, and if you have any questions about the role you can email us at [email protected].
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Freelance, Self-employed
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £16.00 per hour
Application question(s):
- Have you emailed us a cover letter for this role? For your application to be considered please send it to [email protected]
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
