Job Description
Buy-Low Foods has an opening for a Bakery Clerk at our location in Osoyoos, BC. This role is Part-Time and reports to the Store Manager.
Clerks are responsible for providing fast and friendly service to customers in our busy grocery store.
Job duties and responsibilities:
- Provide superior customer service to all guests
- Efficiently stock and display product in a neat and appealing manner
- Ensure a clean and sanitary environment
- Assist guests with product recommendations and locations, requests, and special orders
- Deal with customer concerns and/or complaints
- Practice suggestive selling techniques with customers
- Assist in receiving, unloading and stocking of merchandise
- Merchandise, price, label and stock all bakery products
- Ensure accuracy of store signage with regards to pricing
- Willingness to cross train and work in the Deli department and possibly others: Meat, Produce, Cashier, Customer Service
- To perform other duties and tasks assigned, as consistent with the nature and scope of the position
Skills and qualifications:
- At least one year of retail or customer service experience
- Prior bakery knowledge/experience is an asset
- Minimum high school diploma
- Food safety certification preferred
- Above average interpersonal and communication skills
- Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers
- Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to work in a safe and responsible manner
- Work well independently or in a collaborative team environment
- Willingness and availability to work varied shifts including early morning, evenings, weekends, and holidays if necessary
- Physical ability to stand, lift, and handle up to 50 pounds on a regular basis
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Proven track record as a self-starter; dedicated and goal orientated
- Ability to follow established company policies
- Excellent command of the English language both verbal and written
Our commitment to you:
- Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience
- Automatic pay increases based on the number of hours you have worked
- Flexible work environment to fit almost any schedule
- Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first
- Company matched RRSP Program
- For full time positions: Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Life & Disability insurance
If you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!
Ready to apply?
- Respond to this job ad: apply in confidence directly to the hiring team
- In person: drop off your application at the store – 9129 Main Street #3, Osoyoos, BC
- Please include a cover letter outlining your work schedule / availability
Please note: We are accepting all applications. However, the ideal candidate will have a flexible schedule and be available for a variety of shifts - including early morning, days, evenings & weekends.
We would like to thank everyone for applying, however due to the volume of applications received only those moving forward to the interview process will be contacted.
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Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- RRSP match
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Food Counter Attendants: 1 year (preferred)
- Baking: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Canadian, PR, or Work / Study Permit (required)
Work Location: In person