Store Associate - Dairy & Frozen (Weldrick Store, Richmond Hill)

Company Introduction 

T&T Supermarket Inc. was found in 1993 with two stores in BC.  Since then, it has expanded rapidly to become Canada’s largest Asian supermarket chain with 29 stores across the country: 13 in Metro Vancouver, 6 in Alberta, and 10 in Ontario (8 in GTA and 1 in Ottawa, 1 in Waterloo).

The Role

Reporting to the Dairy & Frozen Department Head (or his/her delegates), this position is responsible for preparation of various D&F products in advance for customer selection. This position requires close observation of product expiration dates, good customer service and maintain inventory and workplace cleanliness.

Major Responsibilities:

1. Maintain inventory and product quality, follow FIFO concept; ensure full display of various D&F products


2. Follow procedures to process expired products and manage shrinkage


3. Greet customers by providing good customer service with smiles and friendly enthusiasm


4. Assist customers in selecting D&F products and provide recommendations to them, as required


5. Maintain workplace cleanliness, wash and maintain relevant work tools are clean and well-kept


6. Keep the storage area, display cases and walk-in coolers clean and tidy


7. Familiarize with the location of various D&F items; keep up-to-date with all in-store D&F Department promotion activities

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements:                                                        

1. Flexible to work in shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evening hours and statutory holidays


2. Able to stand a long time and deal hands on with products and lifting of products of 50 pounds on a regular basis; able to use working related tools in a safe manner


3. Be prepared to work in low temperature environment (0-4 ℃) and/or in freezing environment (-18 ℃) occasionally


4. Not allergic in handling D&F products, such as Milk, Cheese etc.


5. Good communication skills, able to communicate in English and Chinese (Cantonese &/or Mandarin) an asset


6. Knowledge of basic work safety


7. Relevant experience in handling D&F products is preferred


8. Flexible to work in shifts, including weekdays, weekends, evening hours and statutory holidays


9. Demonstrate job commitment, accountable, reliable


10. A good team player, able to collaborate with and assist other colleagues


11. Possess a positive, proactive, self-motivated work attitude


12. Good attendance record, comply with company’s rules and regulations

Safety Statement

Safety continues to be T&T Supermarket’s top priority. We’ve established health and safety policies and measures to ensure our Stores, Food Processing & Production Centres and Warehouse & Distribution are as safe as possible.

Benefit

• Staff purchase discount


• Paid annual leave, sick leave, marriage leave and bereavement leave


• Discounted staff meals


• Life and AD&D Insurance

Shift     

• Shift work is required


• Weekday & weekend

T&T Supermarket is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, age, veteran status, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.