Bakery Decorator (Shawnessy)

Calgary Co-op

Calgary

On-site

CAD 24,796 - 33,062

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Extended health benefits for full-time

Paid vacations

5% employee discount (cashback) on all

Employee recognition program

Training and development programs

Job summary

Calgary Co-op is seeking a Bakery Decorator in Calgary to ensure customer service and a safe, efficient operation while following company policies. You will supervise Bakery Utility Clerks in the absence of the Bakery Supervisor and decorate finished goods with attention to quality and presentation.

The role involves stocking, displays, price integrity, inventory control, and adherence to health, safety, and food-safety standards.

Qualifications

Grade 12 or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
Combination of bakery and decorating training and experience.
Must pass in-house Bakery Decorator testing.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service and maintains positive customer relations through the proper handling of customer questions, comments, requests and complaints.
Performs all aspects of the Bakery Decorator functions including stocking, displays, and facing.
Handles merchandise ensuring quality, minimizing damages and markdowns, and maintains price integrity.
Performs general cleanup duties and keeps the sales floor and back stock area clean.
Follows health & safety, food safety, and Environmental regulations and policies.
Ensures proper care, use and maintenance of equipment; reports repairs.
Responsible for ordering merchandise and supplies and for receiving and inventory.
Organizes daily staff functions; provides supervision in the absence of the Supervisor/Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Decorating skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Grade 12

Bakery decorating training

Job description

Job Description

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

The Bakery Decorator

The Bakery Decorator is responsible to ensure customer service is provided through maintaining a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all Company policies, procedures and standards. Provide direction and supervision to Bakery Utility Clerks in the absence of the Bakery Supervisor. The Bakery Decorator position reports directly to the Bakery Supervisor/Bakery Manager, and the main responsibilities include:

Provides customer service and maintains positive customer relations through the proper handling of customer questions, comments, request and complaints. Effectively works in a diverse team environment in a proficient and friendly manner.
Performs all aspects of the Bakery Decorator functions including but not limited to stocking, displays, and facing in an efficient and organized manner. Ensures display presentation and stock levels are maintained.
Handles merchandise ensuring quality, minimizing damages and markdowns. Provides substitutions and ensure price integrity including price changes.
Performs general cleanup duties such as cleaning spills and display fixtures to ensure neat and organized department. Responsible for keeping the sales floor and back stock area clean from cardboard and debris, as well as disposal of garbage.
Performs duties following established Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental regulations and policies to ensure the health and safety of all staff and customers.
Ensures the proper care, use and maintenance of equipment and tools. Reports repair requirements to the Bakery or Duty Manager.
Responsible for all aspects of ordering merchandise and supplies.
Responsible for all aspects of receiving including reviewing/verifying invoices, returns, transfers, claims and proper storage of products.
Responsible for organizing and conducting inventory.
Provides direction/supervision in the Bakery in the absence of the Supervisor or Manager in the following areas:
- Ensures that health and safety rules and regulations are followed.
- Verbal input for employee performance and conduct.
- Technical training (e.g. department orientation, commodity specific functions, etc) with day-to-day instruction and verbal feedback.
- Application of effective customer service techniques.
- Replacing shifts and authorizing appropriate documents.
- Finishes, inspects, prepares and decorates all baked goods. Cuts and slices all prepared products as required.
- Assists in the development of new products, creating designs and special orders.
Ensures daily functions of staff are carried out in an organized and efficient manner.

What skills and abilities will you need to be considered?

Grade 12 or an acceptable combination of education and experience
Combination of bakery and decorating training and experience
Must pass in-house Bakery Decorator testing

What skills and abilities will set you apart from others?

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

Benefits & Perks

Calgary Co-op has excellent opportunities for increasing levels of responsibility, personal growth, and challenge.

Competitive wages
Extended health benefits for full-time and part-time employees
Paid vacations
5% employee discount (cashback) on all purchases
A recognition program
Social committee events
Employee & family assistance plan
Numerous training and development programs

About Calgary Co-op

Owned by members, Calgary Co-op is one of the largest retail co-operatives in North America. We have locations in Calgary, Airdrie, Cochrane, High River, Okotoks and Strathmore, that include: food centres, pharmacies, gas stations, car washes, home health care centres, wine, spirits and beer stores, and cannabis stores. We also own and operate Community Natural Foods and Beacon Pharmacy. With over 456,000 members, 3530 employees, assets of $757 million and annual sales of $1.3 billion, Calgary Co-op is committed to delivering an exceptional customer experience through inspired team members. We are proud recipient of Canadian Grocer’s 2024 Impact Awards for our commitment to sustainability & supporting employees.

Qualifications

MINIMUM / ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: