Bakery Clerk (Permanent)

Job summary

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, frosting and decorating baked goods, and maintaining bakery displays. They must also ensure equipment cleanliness, manage inventory replenishment, and adhere to all sanitation and safety policies.

Job details

As a Bakery Clerk at Ucluelet Co-op, you will play a vital role in delivering personalized service to our valued members. We prioritize establishing strong relationships with our members and fostering an environment that encourages their continued patronage. We are seeking a positive, dependable individual with a professional approach and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Duties & Responsibilities: * Provide excellent customer service by greeting customers, assisting with product inquiries, and ensuring a positive shopping experience. * Frost and decorate cakes or other baked goods * Maintain and display all types of bakery products according to standards * Properly maintain and clean equipment regularly. * Be familiar with and adhere to all sanitation and personal hygiene policies of the Co-op and government regulations. * Advise the manager when orders for replenishment of inventory are required and ensure proper mark-down reports * Perform receiving duties when required * Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude * Be dependable on all scheduled shifts * Provide outstanding courteous customer service * Be familiar with and adhere to all Ucluelet Co-op policies and procedures * Other duties as assigned Qualifications: * Previous food preparation/ bakery experiences an asset * Previous experience in a customer service role preferred * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work effectively in a team environment * Attention to detail and accuracy * Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends Working Conditions: * Flexibility in scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays * Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours) * Physically demanding tasks including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional stair climbing Benefits: * Fully Employer Paid Benefits Package (Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance) * Pension Plan * Employee Family Assistance Program * Competitive wages within the retail market * Regular milestone increases every 1040 hours up to 10400 hours * Tuition Assistance * Opportunities for further development and advancement * Wage: $19.15 – $23.51 per hour, based on experience. If this opportunity speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today! Join us at Ucluelet Co-op and be a part of an exciting team dedicated to providing quality products and exceptional service to our community. Internal applicants are asked to notify their immediate supervisor before contacting the hiring manager. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Ucluelet Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing exceptional customer service, frosting and decorating baked goods, and maintaining bakery displays. They must also ensure equipment cleanliness, manage inventory replenishment, and adhere to all sanitation and safety policies.

Requirements

Candidates should have previous food preparation or bakery experience and a strong background in customer service. The role requires the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, and the physical capability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• Dental
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer Service
• Cake Decorating
• Food Preparation
• Inventory Management
• Sanitation
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teamwork
• Attention To Detail
• Accuracy
• Cleaning and Sanitation Protocols
• Personalized Service
• Interpersonal Communications
• Scheduling
• Prioritization
• Greeting Customers
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Bakery Clerk
• Baker
• Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers
• Bakers

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