Assistant Department Manager - Bakery

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

We are looking for a highly personable and enthusiastic bakery assistant to assist us at our baked goods counter. Your duties will include selling our baked goods to customers, managing baked goods and ingredient inventories, and taking control of the daily cleanup procedures at the bakery. You are also be required to monitor ingredient expiry dates.

To ensure success, bakery assistants should exhibit experience in serving customers in a retail setting and a customer-oriented approach. Outstanding candidates are highly organized and have excellent communication skills.

Bakery Assistant Responsibilities:

• Creating a welcoming and positive customer experience at the bakery counter.
• Tracking ingredient expiry dates and arranging their use accordingly.
• Advising customers on baked goods selection and taking orders.
• Maintaining a clean and tidy baked goods counter and performing other duties on request.
• Managing customer complaints and relaying them to the manager.
• Managing the baking ingredients inventory and requesting the purchase of stock.
• Cleaning the kitchen after business hours and preparing it for the next day.
• Weighing, pricing, and packaging purchased items, as well as processing payments.
• Monitoring the visual appeal and the availability of baked goods on display.
• Ordering and filling stock.

Bakery Assistant Requirements:

• Knowledge of food and health industry regulations.
• State-approved food handling permit.
• Vocational training or baking coursework would be advantageous.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage ingredient inventories and to track expiry dates.
• Proficiency in weighing, pricing, packaging, and processing payments of baked goods.
• A keen eye for detail and the ability to create visually appealing displays of baked goods.
• Previous experience in serving customers in a bakery environment preferred.
• Advanced ability to multitask and follow instructions given by bakers.
• High school diploma or GED.

We offer:

• RRSP Match
• Incentive Bonus
• Flexible schedule
• Health/Dental Benefits
• Employee Discount

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:

Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.