Bakery Clerk

Heritage Co-op is inviting applications for a Bakery Clerk ( Part - Time) For our Bakery Department located in BRANDON, MB

Who we are:

Co-op is a different kind of business. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.

With over 500 Team Members, Heritage Co-op serves communities of Brandon, Minnedosa, Wawanesa, Erickson, Rivers, Sandy Lake and Strathclair. Our locations include Gas Bars, Food Stores, Home Centres, Bulk Petroleum and Agro sites. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us itageco-op.crs .

Reporting to the Bakery Manager, the Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing exceptional customer service while maintaining a safe, efficient, and well-organized bakery department. This role assists with merchandising, product preparation, inventory control, food safety, and housekeeping standards to ensure an outstanding shopping experience for our customers.

• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with product selection, special orders, bakery product information, and inquiries while contributing to a positive team environment.
• Merchandise bakery products by stocking shelves and displays, ensuring products are properly priced, signed, faced, and presented according to company standards.
• Slice, package, wrap, label, and price bakery products while maintaining product quality, freshness, and food safety standards.
• Receive, inspect, store, and rotate products following first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory practices.
• Monitor inventory levels, report shrink and spoilage, and assist with inventory counts and departmental administration as required.
• Maintain department cleanliness, including sales floor, work areas, storage areas, and equipment.
• Follow all food safety, WHMIS, occupational health and safety, asset protection, and company policies and procedures.
• Support the Bakery Manager with other duties as assigned to ensure efficient department operations.

• Grade 12 diploma/GED preferred.
• Previous retail, bakery, grocery, or customer service experience is considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of food safety practices is considered an asset.
• WHMIS training is considered an asset.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

• Strong Customer Service Orientation
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Detail-Oriented and Organized
• Reliable and Dependable
• Team-Oriented and Collaborative
• Honest, Trustworthy & Ethical
• Self-Motivated and Results-Oriented
• Committed to Quality and Food Safety

• Retail bakery environment requiring prolonged standing, walking, bending, lifting, and repetitive movements.
• Regular handling of bakery products and supplies.
• May be required to lift and carry items up to 20 kg.
• Requires adherence to food safety and workplace safety standards.
• Customer Focus: Provides exceptional customer service and builds positive customer relationships.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly, listens actively, and adapts communication style to diverse audiences.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with Team Members and contributes to shared goals and operational success.
• Values Differences: Demonstrates respect for diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
• Drives Results: Completes assigned tasks efficiently, meets deadlines, maintains quality standards, and contributes to department success.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. Please reach out to the Human Resources team to discuss your needs if you require accommodation.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental coverage, and an employer-contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.

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