Assistant Produce Team Leader - Lake Country Co-op @ Food Store La Ronge

Co-op•La Ronge, SK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Assistant Produce Team Leader onsite at our Food Store location in La Ronge, Saskatchewan. If you are dedicated to delivering an outstanding customer experience, have a proven track record in sales, and are talented at working both independently and as a leader of a highly motivated team then Lake Country Co-op is looking for you. This position will supervise Team Members, maintain inventory and champion Asset Protection and Safety Management in the Produce department encompassing sales of approximately $1.6 million.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of experience in grocery store, or food service environment
Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Creative, self-reliant, goal oriented, and can set and adjust priorities in an ever-changing retail environment.
Experience in the areas of member relations, selling, health and safety, ordering, receiving, merchandising, asset maintenance.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication skills, and the ability to successfully motivate and work with team members.
High level of integrity and accountability.
Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
Honest and trustworthy, results-oriented, and strive to be the best in what you do.
Ability to strategically plan and organize both your own tasks and those of your team, delegating tasks when necessary.
Well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and leadership skills.
Customer focused and have the ability to work in a fast paced, guest facing environment.
Carry a valid Class 5 license and are available for day travel within the Lake Country Co-op trading area to attend seminars, meetings, training programs for other operational purposes.
Ability to fulfill the physical job requirements, standing, working outside and inside, lifting up to 25 lbs.
Flexible work schedule, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Co-operative Retailing System experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members lives, with a strong customer focused approach.
Provide an exceptional customer experience at all touch points through various communication channels.
Assist in building and leading a high-performance team that delivers on budgeted targets by maximizing operational efficiency.
Ensure the department is displaying, stocking, and rotating merchandise as per company policy and standard with a focus on maintaining image and brand standards.
Provide superior leadership to bakery team members through coaching, mentoring, performance management and feedback.
Follow food safety, sanitation, and health regulations.
Oversee the completion of daily reports, reconciliations, and purchases.
Champion the Asset Protection and Safety Management systems, policies, procedures.
Perform minor repairs to assets as required.
Perform all other duties as required.