Bakery Department Backup - Red River Co-op at Selkirk Food Store

The Opportunity:

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Bakery Department Backup at Selkirk Food Store located at 335 Main Street, in Selkirk, MB. This position reports to the Bakery Manager. The Bakery Backup adds value to our Co-operative by providing leadership to the Bakery and assisting the Bakery Manager in day-to-day operations.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

1. Assist the Bakery Manager in ensuring standards of department presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitation, food safety and food handling standards, inventory control, rotation, ordering and commitment buys, and the delivery of world-class customer service

2. Provide leadership and direction to employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations.

3. Assist with scheduling department staff to meet production and customer service needs.

4. Assist with resolving problems that arise, such as customer complaints, supply shortages, and staffing issues.

A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills, previous experience, and competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal skills. We’re looking for someone who builds great relationships with co-workers and customers.

• Strong customer focus and interest in serving others.

• Experience working in a retail bakery would be an asset.

• Open availability and willing to work different shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

• Available to work up to 40 hours per week.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or [email protected], or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards:

Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.

Start Your Career with one of Manitoba’s Top Employers!

We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly - give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.