Baker - Red River Co-op at St. Vital Food Store

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We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities.

We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly give back to our members through profit sharing.

We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre.

Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

The Opportunity :

Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Baker at our St. Vital Food Store located at 850 Dakota Street in Winnipeg, Manitoba .

This position reports to the Bakery Manager. The Baker adds value to our Co-operative by delivering world-class customer service;

preparing dough and mixes and producing baked goods; and maintaining department cleanliness and housekeeping standards.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following :

• Utilize established Co-op recipes and procedures to measure and mix ingredients to form dough or batter.
• Roll, cut, and shape dough to form rolls, pastry, cookies, and related products.
• Place dough in pans, molds, or on sheets and bake in oven. Observe products while cooking and adjust controls.
• Check production schedule to determine variety and quantity of goods to bake.

About You :

To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies :

• Experience baking products from scratch in a high-volume commercial bakery setting
• Must be capable of lifting up to 50lbs
• Willingness to start work as early as 4 am, including weekends.
• Availability to work 24-32 hours per week.

Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.

Total Rewards :

Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount.

Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work.

Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.