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.

Bakery Department Lead.

Full-time

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for day to day operations of the Bakery department including; ordering ,merchandising, customer service and scheduling (with ASM input)
• Team leader; delegate tasks to employees in the department to achieve merchandising standards set out by DMAP and merchandising guides.
• Adhere to company standards and ensure that the company policies and procedures are followed.
• Provide inputs in Employee Hiring, Training and the ongoing Development and motivation of the team.
• Adhere to strict cleaning schedule ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Able to take on M.O.D. responsibilities once or twice a week.
• Available to work minimum 2(two) nights including weekends.

• Additional duties and responsibilities could be assign based on needs of business as deemed by owner.

Requirements

• Experience and sound working knowledge of the Bakery Department a plus.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 2(two) nights including weekends.
• Previous management/ leadership experience in the retail industry is an asset.
• Courses in merchandising or business management would be an asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• System skills (Email, SAP, and PC. applications).

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.