Food Preparer - Grocery Store

Employer

Tajrish Inc

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Asset languages

Persian

Work site environment

Air conditioned

Work setting

• In shop
• Supermarket/grocery store
• Wholesalers

Tasks

• Operate cash register
• Operate computerized inventory record keeping and re-ordering systems
• Provide advice about merchandise
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Conduct sales transactions through Internet-based electronic commerce
• Estimate or quote prices, credit or contract terms, warranties and delivery dates
• Greet customers and discuss type, quality and quantity of merchandise or services sought for purchase, rental or lease
• Maintain sales records for inventory control
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease
• Prepare sales, rental or leasing contracts and accept cash, cheque, credit card or automatic debit payment
• Stock shelves and display areas
• Price items using stamp or stickers according to price list
• Obtain articles for customers from shelf or stockroom
• Keep stock clean and in order
• Direct customers to location of articles sought
• Bag, box or parcel purchases for customers, for shipment or delivery
• Maintain computerized stock inventory
• Order stock
• Attach protective devices to products to protect against shoplifting
• Order picking
• Fill mail or electronic orders from warehouse stock
• Perform general cleaning duties (i.e. sweeping, mopping floors)
• Operate computer for electronic commerce transactions
• Operate electric palette jack
• Provide customer service
• Record incoming stock
• Unpack products received by store and count, weigh or sort items
• Carry customer's purchases to parking lot and pack orders in customers' vehicles

Type of heavy equipment operated

Operate forklift

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Valid driver's licence
• Public transportation is available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Fast-paced environment
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods
• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Tight deadlines

Weight handling

• Up to 13.5 kg (30 lbs)
• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Analytical
• Collaborative
• Creativity
• Efficiency
• Energetic
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Financial benefits

Bonus

Long term benefits

Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning/training paid by employer
• Parking available