Deli Lead

Valleyview Co-op; Ucluelet; On-site; CAD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Employer-matched pension

EFAP

Relocation assistance

Tuition assistance & growth

Job summary

Ucluelet Co-op is seeking a Deli Lead to support daily department operations, delivering quality products and service to our community. Reporting to the Deli Supervisor, you will lead with initiative, build relationships, and handle merchandising, pricing, scheduling, inventory, and staff supervision.

You will maintain food safety standards, ensure clean, well-presented displays, and provide excellent customer service while upholding our brand promise that “You’re at home here.”

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is preferred or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of related retail or deli experience; lead hand or supervisory experience is asset.
• Food Safe certification is an asset.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Performs Deli duties, including prepares, cooks, portions, packages, labels, and merchandises deli products in accordance with company standards.
• Support and lead the day-to-day operations of the Deli Department, providing support to the team while maintaining an efficient and organized department.
• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and merchandising, ensuring products are fresh, properly stocked, accurately priced and tagged, and displays and promotions are completed to standard.
• Maintain food safety and workplace safety standards, ensuring safe food handling practices, proper procedures, and safe use of tools and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service, responding to customer inquiries and concerns and helping deliver our brand promise that “You’re at home here.”
• Maintain department cleanliness and standards, including the sales floor, displays, back-stock areas, and overall presentation of the Deli Department.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Merchandising

Inventory control

Scheduling

Staff supervision

Food safety knowledge

Education

Grade 12 (or equivalent)

Job description

Reporting to the Deli Supervisor, the Deli Lead supports daily department operations to deliver quality products and services to the Ucluelet community. This role requires a positive, results-driven leader who takes initiative, builds strong relationships with customers and team members, and ensures all administrative responsibilities are handled effectively. The successful candidate will assist with a range of duties, including merchandising, marketing, administrative tasks, pricing, housekeeping, inventory control, scheduling, customer service, and staff supervision

Key Responsibilities

• Performs Deli duties, including prepares, cooks, portions, packages, labels, and merchandises deli products in accordance with company standards.


• Support and lead the day-to-day operations of the Deli Department, providing support to the team while maintaining an efficient and organized department.


• Oversee inventory, ordering, receiving, and merchandising, ensuring products are fresh, properly stocked, accurately priced and tagged, and displays and promotions are completed to standard. Maintain accurate and up-to-date markdown reports and complete markdowns as required.


• Maintain food safety and workplace safety standards, ensuring safe food handling practices, proper procedures, and safe use of tools and equipment.


• Provide excellent customer service, responding to customer inquiries and concerns and helping deliver our brand promise that “You’re at home here.”


• Maintain department cleanliness and standards, including the sales floor, displays, back-stock areas, and overall presentation of the Deli Department.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is preferred, or equivalent experience.


• Minimum of 1–2 years of related retail or deli experience. Previous experience in a lead hand, supervisory, or department support role is considered an asset.


• Food Safe certification is an asset.


• Knowledge of food safety regulations and sanitation standards.

Working Conditions

• Flexible schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.


• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours).


• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional stair climbing.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary paid bi-weekly, with a starting wage of $22.61–$29.70 based on qualifications and experience.


• Comprehensive benefits package, including Extended Health, Dental, Travel, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, and Health & Wellness benefits.


• Employer-matched pension plan (up to 7.5%) for employees over thirty (30) years of age.


• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).


• Relocation assistance may be available.


• Tuition assistance and opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Join Ucluelet Co-op and be part of a team dedicated to providing quality products and exceptional service to our community.

Internal applicants are asked to notify their immediate supervisor before contacting the hiring manager.

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

Ucluelet Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion. We work to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work.