Bakery Decorator (Dalhousie)

Coopcannabis; Calgary; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Calgary is seeking a Bakery Decorator to join their team. This role offers the chance to thrive in a collaborative environment, ensuring exceptional customer service while managing bakery operations. The Bakery Decorator will oversee daily functions, maintain safety standards, and lead a team in creating beautifully decorated baked goods. With opportunities for growth and a commitment to community care, this position promises a fulfilling career in a supportive atmosphere. Join a company that values its employees and fosters personal development through training and recognition programs.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Extended health benefits

Paid vacations

5% employee discount

Recognition programs

Social events

Employee assistance plans

Training programs

Qualifications

• Grade 12 education or equivalent required.
• Bakery decorating training and experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer service and maintain positive relations.
• Perform bakery decorating functions and manage inventory.
• Supervise Bakery Utility Clerks in the absence of the Supervisor.

Skills

Customer Service

Bakery Decorating

Inventory Management

Food Safety Regulations

Team Leadership

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Bakery and Decorating Training

S.A.I.T. or Wilton Decorating Course

Job description

This is your opportunity to embrace a culture that reflects pride and ownership in work. Our Co-operative demonstrates mutual respect for the team and our members and shows care towards the community. We care for our employees and foster strong teams in collaborative environments.

The Bakery Decorator is responsible for ensuring customer service by maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all Company policies, procedures, and standards. The Bakery Decorator provides direction and supervision to Bakery Utility Clerks in the absence of the Bakery Supervisor. The position reports directly to the Bakery Supervisor/Bakery Manager, with main responsibilities including:

1. Providing customer service and maintaining positive relations through proper handling of questions, comments, requests, and complaints. Working effectively in a diverse team environment in a friendly manner.
2. Performing all aspects of bakery decorating functions, including stocking, displays, and facing in an organized manner. Ensuring display presentation and stock levels are maintained.
3. Handling merchandise to ensure quality, minimize damages and markdowns, providing substitutions, and ensuring price integrity and changes.
4. Performing cleanup duties such as cleaning spills and display fixtures, keeping the sales floor and back stock area clean from debris, and disposing of garbage.
5. Following established Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental regulations and policies to ensure safety for staff and customers.
6. Maintaining proper care, use, and maintenance of equipment and tools, and reporting repairs as needed.
7. Managing all aspects of ordering merchandise and supplies.
8. Handling receiving tasks including reviewing invoices, returns, transfers, claims, and proper storage.
9. Organizing and conducting inventory.
10. Providing direction and supervision in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager, ensuring daily functions are carried out efficiently, safety rules are followed, and staff performance is managed through verbal feedback and training. Approving shift replacements and related documentation.
11. Finishing, inspecting, preparing, and decorating baked goods, including cutting and slicing products as required.
12. Assisting in developing new products, creating designs, and handling special orders.

Required skills and abilities:

• Grade 12 or equivalent education and experience
• Bakery and decorating training and experience
• Ability to pass in-house Bakery Decorator testing

Preferred skills and abilities:

• Supervisory experience
• S.A.I.T. or Wilton Decorating course or equivalent

Benefits & Perks:

Calgary Co-op offers opportunities for growth, responsibility, and personal development. Benefits include competitive wages, extended health benefits, paid vacations, a 5% employee discount, recognition programs, social events, employee assistance plans, and training programs.

About Calgary Co-op

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of North America's largest retail co-operatives, with locations across Calgary and surrounding areas, offering a variety of services including food, pharmacy, gas, and more. With over 456,000 members and 3,530 employees, Calgary Co-op is committed to exceptional customer service and sustainability, recognized with the 2024 Impact Award.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.