Full-Time Baker

Discovery Co-operative is hiring a Full-Time Baker in our Bakery Department for our Territorial Mall located in North Battleford, SK.

Who we are:
Co-op is a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. If you are a member, then you’re an owner.

At Discovery Co-op, we care about our families, friends and neighbours, as well as the communities where we live, work, and play – that’s why we are committed to supporting our community. When you shop Co-op, you’re choosing a business that keeps 100% of its profits in your community. Our profits help to provide great jobs, build welcoming facilities and support local groups and charitable organizations that make our community a better place to live.

Discovery Co-operative Ltd. has over 350 employees serving over 18,000 members in the Battlefords and surrounding communities through the provision of goods and services in the areas of grocery, food, liquor, pharmacy, petroleum and lubricants, home and building solutions, general merchandise and leisure, and agricultural supplies including fertilizer. To learn more about who we are, visit www.discoveryco-op.crs

What you’ll do:
•    Provide an exceptional level of customer service.
•    Maintain a safe and efficient operation while adhering to all Discovery Co-op, industry, and governmental policies, procedures, and standards, including meeting established productivity standards.
•    Be responsible for the production of goods in a scratch-to-finish bakery including ordering, receiving, measuring, baking, decorating, displaying, and pricing.
•    May update and train all existing and new team members on proper techniques, new items, and ensuring correct procedures are followed.
•    Perform general housekeeping duties, assisting team members when necessary, and any other duties as assigned.

Why it matters:
Our people help create legendary experiences for our guests and members shopping at our locations.

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Retail and:

•  Must be at least 18 years of age
•    Must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends.
•    Grade 12 is required.
•    Postgraduate degree/diploma in baking from a recognized post secondary institute
•    Journeyperson Baker
•    2+ years of bakery experience
•    Co-operative retail experience is an asset
•    Cake decorating experience is an asset
•    Safe Food Handling Certificate is required
•    Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, have good manual dexterity and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person.  We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Our Discovery Co-operative Ltd. Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, Employee Family Assistance Program, an employer-contributed pension plan, Team Member incentives, professional development and training opportunities. 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 Discovery Co-operative Ltd., 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.

If you require additional information, please contact People & Culture at 306-445-9800