Peninsula Co-op is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners. With approximately 470 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 9 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store. The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities. The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following. The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 116,000 member-owners, community, and staff.
Peninsula Co-op is inviting applications for the position of Customer Service Representative at our Deli / Bakery Department in our Food Centre located at 2132 Keating X Rd, Saanichton B.C. This is a part-time, permanent position providing 8 -16 hours each week. Our ideal candidate has flexible availability that must include weekdays’ evenings and weekends.
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
You are an individual that enjoys working effectively as part of that team; you have initiative, energy and enjoy working at a fast pace; you have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work on your feet for most of your shift; appropriate computer skills and technical knowledge; you are reliable, accountable and a person of integrity; you look out for your own safety and the safety of others. We are looking for an enthusiastic customer service professional who:
- Always looks for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite
- Strives to provide an excellent customer service experience
- Prepares, packages, stocks, and replenishes food items while consistently adhering to best practices and upholding food safety standards
- Organizes shelves and food counters in an appealing way to ensure effective merchandising
- Good with numbers and can handle cash and other basic numerical calculations quickly and accurately
- Look out for their safety and the safety of others
- Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate
WHAT WE OFFER
In addition to a starting wage between $16.75 – $20.63 per hour (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:
- Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Profit sharing paid four times a year!
- 6% matched Pension
- Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP, and life insurance) for full-time employees
- Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
- Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
- Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities!
Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace, supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.
HOW TO APPLY
Any way you like! On-line through INDEED, or at www.peninsulaco-op.com.
Feel free to contact Debbie, the Manager at 778.426.8102 or Martha in Human Resources at 778.351.6538 or martha@peninsulaco-op.com if you have any questions.
