About The Position

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Frontend Department Backup at our Southdale Food Store located at 77 Vermillion Road, in Winnipeg, Manitoba. This position reports to the Frontend Manager. The Frontend Department Backup adds value to our Co-operative by providing leadership to the Frontend Department and assisting the Frontend Manager in day-to-day operations.

Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal skills. We’re looking for someone who builds great relationships with co-workers and customers.
  • Strong customer focus and interest in serving others.
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a retail grocery department is required.
  • A solid understanding of computer applications, including Microsoft Office.
  • Open availability and willing to work different shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
  • Available to work up to 40 hours per week.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a supervisory role is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Frontend Manager in ensuring standards of department presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitation, food safety and food handling standards, and the delivery of world-class customer service.
  • Provide leadership and direction to employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards, and overall expectations.
  • Assist with scheduling department staff to meet the department needs.
  • Assist with resolving problems that arise, such as customer complaints, supply shortages, and staffing issues.
  • Support cashiers and frontend staff. Operate a cash register, take payment from customers and provide change.
  • Follow all legal requirements regarding the sale of lottery products.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • group insurance
  • a strong pension plan
  • an employee discount
  • Advancement opportunities
  • ongoing professional development
  • up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work
  • profit sharing

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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