Join a Great Team! We are committed to providing the best customer service in Lawrence and that starts with our employees. In striving to be the best employer in town, we offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Those benefits include:

• a recently increased living wage for our entry-level positions and competitive wages for all other levels
• a generous store discount
• medical, dental and vision insurance (at 30 hours per week) of which The Merc pays a portion and free life insurance
• a 401(k) retirement plan of which The Merc matches up to 3%
• Free community classes
• And so much more!

Below is a current listing of what jobs are available at The Merc. Please click here for an application. Fill out the application and bring it in to the store along with your resume. If we have a position that is a good fit for your skill set and your schedule, we will give you a phone call for an interview. We retain all applications for one year, but if you see a different job opening that you're interested in after a few months, please feel free to apply again. Thanks for your interest!

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We are looking for a Food Services Manager to join our team!  This person will manage the Deli, Bakery, Kitchen and Cheese sub-departments.  Candidates must have: previous food services experience, professional cooking experience, previous management experience, working knowledge of Microsoft Office and previous experience working with budgets.  The ideal candidate will have knowledge of natural foods and a passion for local goods.   40 hours, exempt position, days/evenings/weekends.  We offer health benefits to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours in a week, along with the other great benefits we offer to all of our employees.  Please come into the store to drop off an application and a resume during business hours (7 AM - 10 PM).

Contact Name: Leah Betzen
Contact Phone: 7858438544
Contact Email: hr@themerc.coop
Posted on May 8, 2012

We are looking for help in our Kitchen.  Responsibilities include: washing dishes according to department guidelines, adhering to health and safety guidelines, taking out the trash, bussing the cafe.  Previous dishwashing experience is a plus.  35 hours, days/evenings/weekends.  We offer health benefits to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours in a week, along with the other great benefits we offer to all of our employees.  Please come into the store to drop off an application during business hours (7 AM - 10 PM).

Contact Name: Leah Betzen
Contact Phone: 7858438544
Contact Email: hr@themerc.coop
Posted on May 8, 2012

We are looking for help in our Kitchen.  Responsibilities include preparing food according to department guidelines, adhering to health and safety guidelines, packaging and preparing food.  Applicants must have previous professional cooking experience.  40 hours, days/evenings/weekends.  We offer health benefits to employees who regularly work at least 30 hours in a week, along with the other great benefits we offer to all of our employees.  Please come into the store to drop off an application during business hours (7 AM - 10 PM).

Contact Name: Leah Betzen
Contact Phone: 7858438544
Contact Email: hr@themerc.coop
Posted on May 8, 2012

We are looking for assistance in our Grocery department.  Responsibilities include stocking and facing product, unloading delivery trucks, offering exceptional customer service, ordering products.  The ideal candidate will have previous retail grocery experience.  Previous ordering or buying experience is ideal.  20 hours, days/evenings/weekends. Please come into the store to drop off an application during business hours (7 AM - 10 PM).

Contact Name: Leah Betzen
Contact Phone: 7858438544
Contact Email: hr@themerc.coop
Posted on April 25, 2012