Bakery Assistant

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About Safeway: 

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. 

A day in the life of a Variety Clerk: 

As a customer yourself, you know how important it is to find exactly the health and beauty products you are looking for. Maintaining a well-stocked store so that the customer shopping experience is quick, easy and efficient is the key to building loyalty. That is why our Variety Clerks play such an important role in the success of our stores. Full training is provided for this position. 

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Experience 

• No previous experienced required 

Key Responsibilities 

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations 
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner 
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs 
• Stocking product to shelves 
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs 
• Ensure standards of department presentation and operations are met; including cleanliness, rotation, ordering and superior customer service 
• Responsible for ordering and inventory control 
• Completion of associated paperwork 
• Ensure proper backroom procedures are being met 

What you have to offer:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 

• Ability to learn quickly 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment 
• Highly motivated and team oriented 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form 
• Possess strong Customer Service qualities 
• Works in a safe and responsible manner 
• Available to work flexible hours 
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged 
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only) 

Physical Requirements 

• (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift) 
• Constant lifting of up to 5 pounds 
• Occasional lifting of between 5-50 pounds 
• Constant reaching, standing, walking, gripping 
• Frequent hand coordination, bending, squatting 
• Occasional crouching, kneeling, twisting, climbing (step ladders, stairs) 

Why work for us: 

• We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees
• We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience
• If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be
• We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work