Bakery/Deli Manager

Job Description

New Horizon Co-op is hiring a Bakery/Deli Manager at our Food Store in Valleyview, Alberta.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently.  As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth.  To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at https://www.newhorizonco-op.crs/sites/newhorizon

What you’ll do:

• Provide an excellent customer experience


• Provide training, leadership and direction to Team Members within the departments, in the development and achievement of operational and budgetary goals including, sales, margins, expenses, inventory management and shrinkage control


• Responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the Bakery/Deli Departments including scheduling of Team Members, ordering, receiving, merchandising, and accurate pricing of products for the counter set -up in order to ensure that an adequate selection is available


• Bake a variety of products and engage in light food preparation


• Prepare a wide variety of deli meats, cheeses, party trays, fresh salads, deli sandwiches and hot and cold entrees


• Ensure that all Team Members always maintain the highest levels of sanitation and cleanliness while adhering to all Food Safety guidelines, procedures and requirements


• Participate in the development and implementation of business plans that include growth targets and profitability, as well as create and execute fresh merchandising initiatives


• Responsible for the preparation, completion, and final approval of performance reviews and development action plans of all Team Members


• Other duties, as assigned

Why it matters:

Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are and what you have:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills


• Enthusiastic approach to work with strong organizational skills


• Must be responsible and possess great leadership skills


• Experience managing a team in a retail environment


• Kitchen/food preparation experience required


• Previous retail bakery experience is an asset


• Practical working knowledge of daily retail operations


• Able to work independently and in a team


• Available to work on a very flexible schedule with the ability to work up to 50 hours weekly

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan.  We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.  We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.