Prairie Co-op is hiring a Permanent Full-Time Fresh Food Manager at our Food Centre in Fort Qu’Appelle, SK.

Who we are:

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.prairieco-op.crs.

What you’ll do:

The Fresh Food Manager will be responsible for the oversight and management of the Bakery, Deli, Meat & Produce Departments. Responsible for establishing shortterm strategies, goals, and objectives for the Bakery, Deli, Meat & Produce in alignment with Prairie Co-op’s strategic plan. Responsible for coaching and developing team members and team leaders, providing day to day direction and guidance, including timely performance management and training, development and succession planning.

- Provide operational direction and oversight in the implementation of current and upcoming programs and policies
- Manages growth of sales to improve profitability and makes recommendations and oversees Bakery, Deli, Meat & Produce pricing, promotions, and products.
- Prepare, administer, and achieve budgeted goals as it relates to the pricing, sales, margins, expenses, and inventory of the commodity
- Assumes direct responsibility for operations of the Bakery, Deli, Meat & Produce and ensure company procedures are followed and completed in a timely manner
- Provide leadership to the team, including the recruitment, goal setting, performance management,



training, development and succession of team members
- Responsible for building strong customer relationships and delivering solutions. Oversee and monitor client satisfaction levels, ensure customer issues are resolved, and identify areas for improvement.
- Responsible for the timely execution, coordination and oversight of all safety, maintenance, and asset protection policies including the Manager on Duty (MOD) policy.
- All other duties as assigned by the Food Centre Manager

Why it matters: Our team provides a range of products and services to support our member-owners. Through the work that we do, we help to build, fuel, feed and grow Western Canadian communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and:

- You have a Grade 12 Diploma
- You have 6-9 years of relevant experience including 3 years of leadership experience You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do.
- You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Perks

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care

Work Location: In person

📌 Fresh Food Manager (Fort Qu'Appelle)
🏢 Prairie Co-operative
📍 Fort Qu'Appelle