Requisition ID: 40642

Career Group: Store Careers

Job Category: Alberta Store Operations

Travel Requirements:

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Alberta (CA-AB)

City: Canmore

Location: 8919 Canmore Safeway

Postal Code:

A proudly Canadian retail company, Sobeys began in 1907 as a small meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia. Today, Sobeys Inc. serves the food shopping needs of Canadians with approximately 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces under retail banners that include Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, and Lawton's Drug Stores as well as in-store pharmacies, liquor and more than 350 retail fuel locations.

Together with our 125,000 employees and franchise affiliates and a collective passion for delivering exceptional food and shopping experiences, Sobeys' purpose is to improve the lives of Canadians by helping them Eat Better, Feel Better and Do Better. .

All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

Overview

About Safeway: Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.'s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. A day in the life of a Meat Wrapper: You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our highly skilled Meat Cutters are trained here to prepare the outstanding quality cuts that Safeway has built its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products.

Job Description

Experience

No previous experience required

Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat an asset

Key Responsibilities

Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations

Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner

Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway's programs

Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs

Use of commercial power equipment

Order writing

Receiving and rotating product

Filling meat counter and showcases

Use of hand wrapper, and scale, pricing meats

Cleaning and sanitizing

Job Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

Ability to learn quickly

Ability to work in a fast paced environment

Highly motivated and team oriented

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form

Possess strong Customer Service qualities

Works in a safe and responsible manner

Available to work flexible hours

Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged

Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)

Physical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)

Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds

Occasional lifting of between 20-50 pounds

Constant gripping

Frequent standing, bending, walking, twisting, carrying, pushing or pulling

Occasional exposure to cold temperatures

Why work for us: We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees. We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience. If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be. We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work.

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.