Deli Clerk - Red River Co-op at Southdale Food Store

The Opportunity:

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Deli Clerk at Southdale Food Store located at 77 Vermillion Road, in Winnipeg. This position reports to the Deli Manager.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

• Deliver world-class customer service that is fast, friendly and efficient.
• Maintain sections of merchandise (luncheon meat, cheese, home meal replacement, hot food, bulk product, packaged product) as assigned in an effective manner. Ensure first-in, first-out rotation is followed at all times, and that close-dated product is reported to the Deli Manager.
• Ensure the deli department is properly stocked with merchandise and faced at all times.
• Receive, inspect, and store orders upon delivery to ensure all product is immediately stored in proper temperature-controlled environment.
• Prepare fresh value-added product and home meal replacement items as per established Co-op recipes and procedures. Ensure consistency in ingredients used and preparation method at all times.
• Perform general housekeeping duties to ensure department image and safety standards are followed.

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 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.
• Previous experience in a retail deli department is considered an asset.
• Ability to lift 30 pounds repeatedly.
• Open availability and willingness 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.