Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from UNFI Canada
Job overview
The Part Time Bakery Clerk at UNFI Canada supports bakery operations by preparing, stocking, and assisting customers to ensure a positive shopping experience.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves wrapping and stocking bakery products, cleaning the department, assisting with merchandising, and providing customer service.
Compensation and benefits
The job offers a flexible schedule, employee discounts, weekly pay on a progressive union scale, and union benefits including paid time off for eligible associates.
Experience and skills
Candidates must be able to operate bakery equipment, stand and walk long periods, interact with customers courteously, follow instructions, and work varied shifts including nights and weekends; must be 18 or older.
Work environment and culture
UNFI Canada values diversity, inclusion, respect, fairness, and equal opportunity, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
Company information
UNFI Canada operates Cub Shorewood, focusing on personalized grocery experiences with quality, variety, and fresh products, committed to community support and innovation.
Unique job features
The position includes physical tasks like lifting up to 50 lbs and exposure to varied temperatures, emphasizing a flexible schedule for work-life balance.
Company overview
UNFI Canada, a subsidiary of United Natural Foods, Inc., is a leading distributor of natural, organic, and specialty foods in Canada. The company supplies grocery retailers, independent stores, and food service providers with a wide range of products, including fresh produce, pantry staples, and wellness items. UNFI generates revenue through wholesale distribution, leveraging its extensive supply chain network and partnerships with brands to deliver high-quality goods. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, the company has a history of supporting environmentally conscious practices and promoting healthier food options. Candidates should note its commitment to diversity, collaboration, and fostering strong relationships with both suppliers and customers.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize hands-on experience with bakery equipment such as shrink wrap machines, label machines, bread slicers, and bakery racks, showcasing your ability to handle the physical demands of the job.
Highlight your customer service skills, especially your ability to provide prompt, courteous, and accurate assistance, as well as your capacity to work independently with good judgment.
Mention your physical stamina and readiness for tasks involving lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling up to 50 lbs, and standing or walking for extended periods, aligning with the job’s physical requirements.
Apply to the part-time bakery clerk position through multiple channels including the UNFI Canada corporate site, Cub’s career page, and LinkedIn to maximize your application’s reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees or managers in the bakery or grocery department at UNFI Canada; use ice breakers like complimenting their commitment to customer service or asking about their experience working flexible shifts.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'bakery product wrapping,' 'equipment operation,' 'customer service,' 'stocking and rotating products,' and 'physical stamina,' ensuring your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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