Bakery Clerk-Taber Food Store

South Country Co-op Limited; Medicine Hat; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local cooperative in Medicine Hat is seeking a friendly Bakery Clerk to join their team. The role involves providing excellent customer service, handling baked goods, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a willingness to learn, and the ability to lift heavy items. This position offers competitive wages and potential career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Employee and Family Assistance Program

Career and Development Opportunities

Long Term Service Awards

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and completed Grade 9.
• Experience and knowledge of the Bakery Department or retail are an asset.
• Compliance with safety and sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent service to bakery customers.
• Bag buns and bread, slice bread, and perform housekeeping.
• Help with decorating products.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

South Country Co-op is seeking a friendly and customer-focused Bakery Clerk to join our team at the Taber Food Store located in Taber, Alberta. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Baker Manager, the Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing excellent service to bakery customers, bagging buns and bread, slicing bread, and performing good housekeeping and light cleaning. Duties may also include helping with decorating products.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and completed Grade 9


• High School diploma or equivalent


• Experience and knowledge of the Bakery Department or retail are an asset


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Compliance with safety and sanitation procedures


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills


• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs., including waist level and low-level lifts; frequent turning and reaching


• High level of integrity and a strong work ethic


• Able to work both independently and as part of a team


• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt


• Detail-oriented and able to manage time effectively

Work Schedule

This position requires full availability, including weekdays, weekends and available to work between 4am to 10pm.

Why Work with Us?

At South Country Co-op, We Value Our Team Members And Are Committed To Their Well-being And Success. As Part Of Our Dedication To Providing a Supportive Working Environment, We Offer a Range Of Total Rewards

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family.


• Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities.


• Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us.


• Career and Development Opportunities: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization.

South Country Co-op is proud to uphold our brand values: Customer Focused, Build Awesome Teams, and Communicates Effectively. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, and potential eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package, based on hours worked.

Internal candidates who apply by Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at 4:00 pm will be given first consideration, based on seniority, ability, and fitness to perform the work satisfactorily. Internal candidates are encouraged to apply using the internal career portal via HR Self service. Internal Candidate verification form must be submitted as part of your application.

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

About Us

South Country Co-op 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. Our work is guided by our values of excellence, people, integrity, and community and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.southcountryco-op.crs .