Bakery Associate - Ft (Langley)

Otter Co-op is now hiring for a Full-Time Bakery Associate for our Retail Centre located in Langley, BC.

Who We Are

Otter Co-op is a diverse and growing organization, serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and BC Interior since 1922. With over 100 years in business and over 1000 in our team, we are proud to be a locally owned and community minded member of the neighbourhoods we live, work and play in. We operate three food and pharmacy stores (including one with a fashion and hardware department), twenty-eight Angry Otter liquor stores, two feed mills, two bulk petroleum facilities, the Angry Otter Tap & Forno and Brewery in North Vancouver, the Highwayman Pub in Abbotsford, the Sawbucks pub in South Surrey and twenty-five gas station/convenience stores. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.otterco-op.crs.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Bakery Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Maintain proper storage, labelling and rotation of food products
• Add a quality finish to baked items and packed products
• Contribute to the team in living the corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
• Decorating and displaying finished products and features
• Follow opening and closing procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Keeping records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels
• Assisting in designing and improving recipes
• Taking client information and ensuring that deliveries are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Greeting customers, answering questions, making recommendations, accepting orders and payments, and providing exceptional customer service
• Measuring and combining ingredients and safely using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift

Why It Matters

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who You Are

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

• This is a physical job requiring the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Previous experience handling food along with a food safe certification is an asset
• Must have excellent communication skills, be able to work efficiently in a team setting as well as independently in a fast-paced environment
• The ideal candidate will have open availability 7 days a week to work a variety of shifts, that include early mornings, shift starting at 4am.
• Previous Baking experience preferred
• This position is based at the Retail Centre, though it may require on some occasions to travel and work at other locations as business needs arise
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Previous Retail / Customer Service an asset

What’s In It For You

• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation
• Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an employer matched pension plan
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Education Assistance Program
• Competitive Wages
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases

Otter Co-op is committed to a diverse and supportive working environment based on our Core Company Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence. We embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

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