Deli Bakery Associate

**Join our Team**:
**Peninsula Co-op** is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners. With approximately 470 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 9 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store. The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities. The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following. The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 116,000 member-owners, community, and staff.

**WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

You are an individual that enjoys working effectively as part of that team; you have initiative, energy and enjoy working at a fast pace; you have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for most of your shift; appropriate computer skills and technical knowledge; you are reliable, accountable and a person of integrity; you look out for your own safety and the safety of others**. **We are looking for an enthusiastic customer service professional who:

- Always looks for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite.
- Strives to provide an excellent customer service experience.
- Prepares, packages, stocks, and replenishes food items while consistently adhering to best practices and upholding food safety standards.
- Organizes shelves and food counters in an appealing way to ensure effective merchandising.
- Good with numbers and can handle cash and other basic numerical calculations quickly and accurately.
- Look out for their safety and the safety of others.
- Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

In addition to a starting wage between $16.75 - $20.63 per hour (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:

- Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Profit sharing paid four times a year
- 6% matched Pension
- Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP, and life insurance) for full-time employees
- Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
- Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
- Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities

Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace, supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Posted: May 17, 2024

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