Bakery Associate - PT (Abbotsford)

Otter Co-op • Abbotsford, BC

1d • CA$18 - CA$21 • Hybrid

About The Position

Otter Co-op is hiring a Part-Time Bakery Associate for its Parallel Food Store in Abbotsford, BC. Otter Co-op has been serving the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and BC Interior since 1922 and is a locally owned, community-minded organization with over 600 team members. They operate various businesses including food and pharmacy stores, liquor stores, a feed mill, petroleum facilities, a pub, and convenience stores. This role reports to the Bakery Manager.

Requirements

• Must have excellent communication skills
• Must be able to work efficiently in a team setting as well as independently in a fast-paced environment
• Must have a strong work ethic
• This is a physical job requiring the ability to stand for long periods of time and lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds on occasion
• Must be committed to a SAFE working environment
• The ideal candidate will have open availability to work a variety of shifts, 7 days a week from 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Nice To Haves

• Previous Baking experience preferred
• Previous Retail / Customer Service an asset
• Previous experience handling food along with a food safe certification is an asset

Responsibilities

• Assisting in designing and improving recipes
• Measuring and combining ingredients and safely using mixers, blenders, heat sources, and other equipment to make baked goods, such as cookies, bread, cakes, etc.
• Decorating and displaying finished products and features
• Add a quality finish to baked items and packed products
• Maintain proper storage, labelling and rotation of food products
• Greeting customers, answering questions, making recommendations, accepting orders and payments, and providing exceptional customer service
• Keeping records relating to deliveries, inventory, and production levels
• Taking client information and ensuring that deliveries are fulfilled accurately and on time
• Cleaning and restocking workstations and ensuring that all equipment is sanitized and prepared for the next shift
• Follow opening and closing procedures
• Contribute to the team in living the corporate Values of Integrity, Community and Excellence
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive Wages
• Wage increases based on hours worked & meeting expectations in the position
• Annual bonus program for all eligible team members
• For eligible positions: comprehensive benefits package and an employer matched pension plan
• Team discount on Gas, Liquor, Food, Fashion, Hardware, Feed & Restaurant purchases
• Co-op Membership with an annual dividend payment on qualified purchases
• Education Assistance Program
• Learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed