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Whole Foods Co‑op is a thriving consumer-owned two-location cooperative grocery store in Duluth, MN, where staff, Owners, and customers form connections that strengthen our community.

The Co‑op is a workplace that supports individuals and employees to bring their authentic selves and find meaningful opportunities to grow as people and professionals.

Employee Perks and Benefits

  • 15% Employee Discount

Discount on all items at the Co‑op.

  • Health, Dental, and Supplemental Insurance Options

Full-time employees are eligible for health insurance, and supplemental insurance. The Co‑op offers multiple health insurance plans and contributes a designated amount to assist with monthly health insurance premiums for each employee who enrolls.

  • Paid Time Off

All employees accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) for every hour paid. PTO accrual rates increase after 2 years of employment.

  • 401(k) Retirement Account

Employees are eligible to open a 401k after 1 year of employment and 1000 hours worked. The Co‑op matches up to 2% of employee contributions.

  • Paid Breaks

Employees receive paid breaks for any shift that is greater than 4 hours.

  • Produce Perks

Employees have access to free produce that is fresh enough to eat but not perfect enough to sell.

  • Training and Development Opportunities

Achieve professional goals through internal training and promotion opportunities. Examples include safety training, cooperative model training, and opportunities to become ServSafe certified.

staff Highlights

We have a great team at Whole Foods Co-op!
Get to know some of our staff, learn about their roles, and hear about what they love about working at the Co-op. 

Dylan poses smiling at the customer service counter at the Hillside Whole Foods Co-op.

Staff Highlight: Dylan S.

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Jim sitting at a desk in an office holding a phone to his ear and writing on a pad of paper.

Staff Highlight: Jim R.

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Staff Highlight: Nick S.

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Delores poses smiling in front of the deli grab-n-go case at the Denfeld Whole Foods Co-op.

Staff Highlight: Dolores M.

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