Vitamin/Body Care Assistant

Natural Grocers•Denver, CO

About The Position

The Vitamin/Body Care Assistant supports the Vitamin and Body Care Managers in the successful operation and profitability of the vitamin and body care departments. The role prioritizes world-class customer service, maintains inviting and shopable departments, and assists with inventory, ordering, merchandising, sales, margins, and shrink control. It also helps train and monitor department personnel, supports store opening and closing activities, and performs register duties as needed. The position has limited Manager on Duty responsibilities but is not intended to serve as the overall Manager on Duty for the store. The schedule is based on store needs and includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. The role requires five days and 40 hours per week, as well as attendance at mandatory store meetings. Employees are expected to be hands-on and complete assigned tasks that support the company. The position pays USD $21.62 per hour. Applications are accepted by 11/09/2026, subject to possible updates if the hiring timeline is extended.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
Ability to pass food safety training courses and/or certifications as required by law and keep certifications current and registered when applicable.
Ability to manage changing priorities and stay focused on the task at hand.
Sense of urgency in completing tasks.
Excellent customer service skills.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to take direction and follow through.
Must be cashier trained and able to count currency.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a grocery or retail environment preferred; natural foods background is a plus.
One year of experience supervising others preferred.
One year of experience in vitamins or supplements preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide world-class customer service and a positive customer experience.
Model integrity, responsibility, and excellence and adhere to company policies.
Create inviting, full, and shopable departments.
Assist department managers with ordering and maintaining accurate inventory levels.
Assist with managing margins, driving sales, minimizing shrink, maximizing effective purchasing, and overall department profitability.
Ensure in-stock products and conditions meet company standards.
Offer and follow up on special orders.
Merchandise shelves, endcaps, and dynamic displays.
Assist with and participate in tagging, facing, rotating, cleaning, markdowns, stocking, and backstock.
Assist with training and monitoring department personnel, including assigning tasks and following up on them.
Conduct active and passive demonstrations.
Work with department managers to address performance issues within the department.
Support store opening and closing activities, including the Daily Sales Report, cash handling, and cashier closeout responsibilities.
Perform register functions, including backup cashiering, managing customer returns, addressing customer complaints, and covering register shift changes and scheduled breaks.
Maintain the safety and security of customers and employees.
Answer customer questions according to company standards and policies, including using Health Supportive Statements and/or statements of nutritional support.
Continually increase product knowledge.
Use SAP, inventory management software, email, and other information systems as needed.
Work five days and 40 hours per week on a schedule based on store needs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; attend mandatory store meetings.
Complete assigned duties as needed to support the company.

Benefits

Birthday Bonus Pay for all Crew Members.
Vitamin Bucks, with up to $2,080 earned annually as store credit.
Holiday pay for five holidays when stores are closed.
Paid time off for sick days and vacation, increasing with tenure.
Paid nutrition education.
Good4u Crew Member Discount.
N}power customer appreciation and rewards program.
Regular, scheduled pay increases.
Advancement opportunities and career development.
Health and Wellness Program.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Employee Referral Program.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: paid parental leave.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: paid medical leave through company-paid short-term disability insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: company-paid short-term disability insurance and life insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: voluntary benefits including hospital indemnity, accident insurance, long-term disability insurance, and term life insurance.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: retirement savings plan (401k) with discretionary company match.
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA).
For full-time Crew Members working 30 or more hours per week: health savings account (HSA) with company match.