Bakery Lead Hand - Kelowna

Choices Market; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Training & growth

Team oriented environment

Job summary

Choices Market in Vancouver, BC is seeking a Bakery Lead Hand to oversee daily bakery operations, ensure product quality, and lead a small team. This hands-on role requires strong organizational and communication skills and a commitment to food safety and customer service.

You will manage production schedules, coordinate inventory, and support store leadership to achieve sales and service goals. Weekend and closing shifts are required.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery, food service, or retail leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day bakery operations.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and merchandising standards are maintained.
• Coordinate production schedules and inventory levels.
• Monitor waste and identify opportunities to improve department performance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist customers with product inquiries.
• Collaborate with store leadership to achieve sales and operational objectives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Job description

Good People, Good Food. Do you love healthy, organic products? Want to work in a fun environment that helps you grow and thrive? Come to work at Choices Market.

Choices Markets is seeking a motivated and experienced Bakery Lead Hand to support the daily operations of our bakery department. This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for ensuring high standards of product quality, food safety, customer service, and team execution.

This role will be required to work one weekend day and one closing shift as part of their week.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day bakery operations.
• Ensure product quality, freshness, and merchandising standards are maintained.
• Coordinate production schedules and inventory levels.
• Monitor waste and identify opportunities to improve department performance.
• Maintain food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
• Provide exceptional customer service and assist customers with product inquiries.
• Collaborate with store leadership to achieve sales and operational objectives.

Qualifications

• Previous bakery, food service, or retail leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and develop team members.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays as required.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working in a fast‑paced environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation - $19.25/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.
• Opportunities for training, growth, and career advancement.
• Supportive team‑oriented work environment.

If you are passionate about food, customer service, and leadership, we would love to hear from you.