Job Description

Homestead Co-op is hiring Part Time with Benefits Senior Bakery Clerk at our Portage Food Store location.

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:

Reporting to the Bakery Manager your duties will include, but are not limited to; assisting with the day to day operations of the Bakery, weekly ordering, bookkeeping, merchandising, quality control, packaging, housekeeping and inventory control. Must follow the safe food handling practices at all times and must be able to lift at least 50 pounds throughout the day. Previous experience with inventory, scheduling, ordering and bookwork would be considered an asset.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail and:

• You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
• You are highly motivated.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.
• Have the ability to demonstrate strong alignment to the values of Homestead Co-op: Integrity, Excellence, and Responsibility.

Core Competencies:

Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset:

1. Decision Quality – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
2. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
3. Interpersonal Savvy – Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
4. Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.

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.

To apply please go to the career section of our website at www.homesteadco-op.crs

Sorry, we do not accept paper/emailed applications.

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.