Retail Assistant and Baker

*Join Our Team at Safari Outpost!*

Join Our Team
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused Retail Store Associate to join our growing team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, preparing quality food products, and contributing to a clean, welcoming retail environment. Every day is different as you'll assist customers, prepare specialty food products, merchandise the store, and help ensure our shelves remain fully stocked.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

* Deliver outstanding customer service by greeting customers, answering product questions, and providing knowledgeable recommendations.
* Promote and sell specialty grocery, bakery, and meat products while identifying opportunities to upsell complementary items.
* Assist with baking, food preparation, and kitchen production while following established recipes and food safety procedures.
* Prepare, package, label, and merchandise fresh meat products in accordance with food handling and sanitation standards.
* Receive, pack, and dispatch customer orders for local and online shipments, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
* Stock shelves, rotate inventory (FIFO), replenish merchandise, and maintain attractive product displays.
* Receive inventory shipments and verify product quality and quantities.
* Operate a point-of-sale (POS) system and process customer transactions accurately.
* Maintain cleanliness throughout the store, kitchen, food preparation areas, and storage spaces.
* Wash dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, and food preparation tools following sanitation procedures.
* Follow workplace health and safety policies, including food handling, sanitation, and safe lifting practices.
* Support team members with daily store operations and other duties as required.

Qualifications

* Previous experience in retail, grocery, bakery, deli, butcher shop, food service, or customer service is considered an asset.
* Experience preparing food or working in a commercial kitchen is an asset.
* Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to confidently engage customers, answer questions, and provide product recommendations.
* Fluent spoken and written English communication skills equivalent to Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 9 or higher, required to effectively serve customers, understand food safety procedures, and communicate with team members.
* Passion for providing exceptional customer service.
* Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
* Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
* Comfortable standing for extended periods and safely lifting up to approximately 23 kg (50 lbs).
* Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
* Food Safe Certification is considered an asset.

What We're Looking For
The successful candidate demonstrates:

* Customer-focused mindset
* Positive attitude and strong work ethic
* Reliability and punctuality
* Initiative and willingness to learn
* Teamwork and collaboration
* Attention to detail
* Adaptability in a dynamic retail environment
* Commitment to food quality, cleanliness, and safety

Why Join Us?

* Friendly, supportive, and team-oriented workplace
* Opportunity to develop retail, food preparation, and customer service skills
* Diverse and engaging work with a variety of responsibilities
* Employee product discounts (where applicable)

*Start Date:*

November 2026

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $16.00-$20.00 per hour

Benefits:
* On-site parking

Work Location: In person