About this role
Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.
Key Responsibilities:
• Responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Salad Bar • Ensure that departmental budgets are met through efficient operation of the department. • Create an enticing product presentation daily and provide exceptional customer service to build customer loyalty. • Adhere to store policies and procedures regarding: product quality, product maintenance, ordering, merchandising, product handling and rotation, cleanliness, scheduling, inventory control, financial reporting and signage. • Delegate and prioritize workload. • Assist in the hiring and training of new employees. • Maintain selling area. • Order product from suppliers. • Complete paperwork as needed (includes labour program, recap sheets, weekly gross profit sheets, daily / weekly sales records, weekly invoices, etc.). • Other duties and responsibilities as required.
Requirements
• Three (3) to five (5) years experience working in a Produce/Salad Bar department. • Previous management/leadership experience in the retail industry is an asset. • Able to meet needs and demands of customers in a friendly and efficient manner. • Good communication and listening skills. • Knowledge of purchasing, rotation, pricing, quality, service and display of products in relation to gross profit. • In-depth product knowledge and understanding of market trends and consumer habits. • Strong communication and listening skills. • Understanding of gross profit, gross margin and departmental contribution levels. • Previous experience in labour scheduling focusing on wage cost and productivity. • Excellent customer service skill with a talent for building leadership and customer loyalty. • Effective written and verbal communication skills. • Able to stand for long periods of time and deal with exposure to cold environments. • Strong supervisory and coaching skills with the ability to direct and motivate staff. • Knowledge of computer applications a definite asset (i.e. Microsoft programs, SAP, Periscope, Zebra Handheld, STAS/Persona and Boss). Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.
If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.
We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities. Please Note: Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.
Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :
$20.85 - $22.85 / 20,85$ - 22,85$ (per hour / de l’heure)
This is a unionized position and pay rates for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The range stated is the starting range for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / Il s’agit d’un poste syndiqué et les taux de rémunération pour ce poste sont définis dans la convention collective applicable. L’échelle indiquée correspond à l’échelle de départ pour ce poste. Cette offre d’emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L’entreprise utilise l’intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d’évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.
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