Bakery Clerk-Northlands Food Store

Job summary

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service, managing bakery products like buns and bread, and performing housekeeping duties. They may also assist with product decorating and must maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Job details

South Country Co-op is seeking a friendly and customer-focused Bakery Clerk to join our team at the Northlands Food Store in Medicine Hat, Alberta. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you! Reporting to the Baker Manager, the Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing excellent service to bakery customers, bagging buns and bread, slicing bread, and performing good housekeeping and light cleaning. Duties may also include helping with decorating products. Qualifications: Candidates must demonstrate the ability to work well within multi-generational teams, and a commitment to exceptional customer service. Preference will be given to individuals with bakery experience. * Must be at least 18 years of age * High School diploma or equivalent * Experience and knowledge of the Bakery Department or retail are an asset * Strong customer service and communication skills * Compliance with safety and sanitation procedures * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 lbs., including waist level and low-level lifts; frequent turning and reaching * High level of integrity and a strong work ethic * Able to work both independently and as part of a team * Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and adapt * Detail-oriented and able to manage time effectively Work Schedule: This position requires full availability, including weekdays, weekends and available to work between 4am to 10pm. Why Work with Us? At South Country Co-op, we value our team members and are committed to their well-being and success. As part of our dedication to providing a supportive working environment, we offer a range of Total Rewards: * Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family. * Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities. * Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us. * Career and Development Opportunities: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization. South Country Co-op is proud to uphold our brand values: Customer Focused, Build Awesome Teams, and Communicates Effectively. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, and potential eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package, based on hours worked. Internal candidates who apply by Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:00 pm will be given first consideration, based on seniority, ability, and fitness to perform the work satisfactorily. The Internal Candidate verification form must be submitted as part of your application. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. South Country Co-op is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. Our work is guided by our values of Customer Focused, Builds Awesome Teams and Communicates Effectively and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.southcountryco-op.crs [https://www.southcountryco-op.crs/sites/southcountry/].

What you’ll do

The Bakery Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service, managing bakery products like buns and bread, and performing housekeeping duties. They may also assist with product decorating and must maintain safety and sanitation standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be at least 18 years old. Strong communication skills, the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a commitment to customer service are required.

Benefits

• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Team Member Volunteer Program
• Long Term Service Awards
• Career and Development Opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• adaptability · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Integrity
• Work ethic
• Teamwork
• Safety compliance
• Sanitation procedures
• Detail-oriented
• Adaptability
• Bakery operations
• Cake Decorating
• Support Services
• Community Sustainability
• Positivity
• Willingness To Learn
• Strong Work Ethic
• Bakery Experience
• Housekeeping
• Customer Service
• Economics
• Sanitation
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Bakery Clerk
• Baker
• Bakers, Pastry-cooks and Confectionery Makers
• Bakers

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