Join the KCG Team

Kennett Community Grocer (KCG) is a community-owned grocery store dedicated to supporting local farmers, strengthening our local economy, and helping Kennett Square thrive. We're building more than a grocery store—we're creating a welcoming place where everyone belongs and where our community can discover incredible products made right here in our region. We value people of all backgrounds, identities, experiences, and perspectives

Joining KCG means helping build something new from the ground up. Every day you'll work alongside local farmers, food makers, and neighbors while creating a place that reflects the best of our community.

If you're excited by meaningful work, supporting local businesses, and making a positive impact close to home, we'd love to hear from you.

  • We're looking for dependable team members who enjoy helping others and want to be part of building something meaningful.

    What You'll Do

    As a KCG Team Member, you'll help create a welcoming shopping experience by:

    • Greeting every customer with warmth and respect.

    • Providing friendly, knowledgeable customer service.

    • Operating the register and handling transactions accurately.

    • Stocking, rotating, and merchandising products.

    • Learning about our local farmers, food makers, and artisans so you can help customers discover their products.

    • Keeping the store clean, organized, and inviting.

    • Helping wherever the team needs you. At KCG, everyone pitches in.

    What We're Looking For

    We're looking for people who:

    • Treat every customer and coworker with kindness, dignity, and respect. 

    • Enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

    • Are dependable, honest, and accountable.

    • Take initiative and notice what needs to be done.

    • Work well as part of a team.

    • Are adaptable and comfortable switching between different tasks throughout the day.

    • Bring a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.

    Retail experience is a plus, but not required. We're looking for people with strong character, a great work ethic, and a genuine desire to make others feel welcome. 

    Employment Type

    • Part-Time Positions Available

    Schedule

    • Typical shifts are approximately 6 hours.

    • Shifts may include mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

    • Team members should expect to work at least one weekend day.

    • Schedules are created based on employee availability and the needs of the store.

    • Because we're a small team, flexibility and reliability are important.

    Store Hours

    • Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

    • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Starting pay: $14.00 per hour

    • Shift Lead differential: +$2.00 per hour while serving as a Shift Lead

    • Employee discount

    • Opportunities to learn about local food, farms, and producers

    • The opportunity to help build a new community-owned grocery store from the very beginning


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