Job Description

Buy-Low Foods has an opening for a Bakery Clerk at our location in Kelowna, BC. This role is full-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 - 855 Anders Road, West Kelowna, 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.keywords: bakery, baker, pastry, culinary, chef, kitchen helper, food service, food prep, customer service, retail, full time, part time, food production, restaurant, back end, back of house, #readytowork, will trainJob Type: Full-timePay: From $17.00 per hourBenefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Food Counter Attendants: 1 year (preferred)
• Baking: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Canadian, PR, Work Permit (required)

Work Location: In person