Bakery Operator

Please forward resume to  Please ensure titleof the position is included in the subject line. Gateway Co-op thanks everyone for their interest, however, only those applicants chosen to continue will be contacted. Applicants must be presently living in Canada and have a valid Canadian work permit.

• Minimum 1 year bakery experience.
• Supervision/team lead experience is considered an asset.
• Available to work;
  Days/evenings and weekends as scheduled (extended hours on occasion).
• Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Adheres to Co-op's dress code (uniform, hat/hairnet).
• Maintains a clean and safe work-space environment.
• Endure medium to high levels of physical exertion (standing, bending, lifting)
• Equipment operation (oven, proofer, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with customers (in-person and telephone).
• Observes Co-ops code of conduct, policies and store rules.

• Greeting customers, ensuring outstanding customer services is provided in the department at all times.
• Preparing, assembling, displaying and merchandising of products.
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels and stock controls procedures.
• Meeting or exceeding all operational objectives and administration requirements for the department.

Communication skills:
Position is the first line of contact with our customers.

• Key skills required include:
• Speaking and engaging with customers in a calm, effective and friendly manner.
• Listening skills.
• Basic mathematics:
  Require estimating prices and weigh product for customers.
• Stamina:
  This position often stands for long periods of time and are required to lift medium to heavy objects.
• Job commitment:
  Punctual and able to work variable shifts assigned by the Branch Store Manager.
• Role engagement:
  Ability to work with positive attitude and high level of energy.
• Responsibility success:
  Effectively manage and complete all aspects of key responsibilities.
• Collaborative approach:
  Works with others and enjoys being part of a team.

Successful applicant must be willing to travel to another town/city to obtain on the job training.