Homestead Co-op is hiring Full Time Deli Clerk II on a temporary basis (up to 12 months) at our Carman Food Store location. The deadline for applications for this role is May 29, 2026.
Who we are:
Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs
What you’ll do:
The Deli Clerk II is responsible for overseeing sales activities and service levels within the department, including adherence to asset protection, safe working conditions, Homestead Co-op brand/image standards, and product regulatory requirements.
Supervise and support the team, fostering a positive work environment and driving shift/unit objectives, including participation in recruitment and development.
Respond to customer inquiries, assess needs, and resolve issues promptly to maintain high satisfaction.
Deliver and support consistent, efficient, and friendly customer service; step in for direct service as needed.
Assist the manager with scheduling, work assignments, training coordination, and performance feedback to meet operational goals.
Additional duties as assigned to support the department and department manager.
Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Retail and have:
A Minimum 1-2 years of retail and/or customer service experience required. Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
Completed a post-secondary program in Culinary Arts, Professional Baking or a related field would be considered an asset. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Experience in a bakery, food production, or fresh food retail environment is considered an asset.
Your Food Safe/Food Handler Certification required (or are willingness to obtain).
Ability to lift 50 lbs repetitively and stand for long periods of time.
Demonstrated experience in merchandising, inventory control, and food handling practices is an asset.
Proven ability to deliver strong customer service and resolve customer concerns effectively is an asset.
Strong interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands.
Core Competencies:
Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset:
Customer focus – building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Directs Work – providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Builds Effective Teams – building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Homestead offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefit package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop and we foster a culture of living up to our values of Integrity, Responsibility, and Excellence.
At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Homestead Consumers Co‐op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.
