The Food Rescue Grocery Store, operated by the John Howard Society of Brandon, helps make food more accessible in our community by rescuing good-quality food and offering it at affordable prices.
We are looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and customer-focused Retail Associate to help keep our store running smoothly. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in keeping a clean and organized space, and understands the importance of creating a welcoming shopping experience for everyone.
As a Retail Associate, you will support daily store operations, assist customers, handle cash transactions, stock shelves, and help ensure rescued food is handled and displayed appropriately.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to contribute to food security in our community.
- Meaningful work that helps reduce food waste and improve access to affordable food.
- A welcoming, community-focused work environment.
- A consistent, predictable part-time schedule.
Responsibilities
- Welcome customers and provide friendly, respectful, and helpful customer service.
- Operate the cash register, process purchases, handle cash accurately, and provide correct change.
- Complete end-of-day closing duties, including counting and reconciling cash.
- Receive, sort, stock, and organize food and other products.
- Lift and move boxes and food products weighing up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Monitor product quality, dates, and presentation, following safe food-handling practices.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming store, including shelves, counters, and work areas.
- Assist with opening or closing procedures as assigned.
- Follow store policies and procedures for cash handling, food safety, customer service, and workplace safety.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to support the store’s daily operations and community mission.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Trustworthy and responsible, particularly when handling cash, store inventory, and closing duties.
- Comfortable counting cash, providing change, and accurately balancing a cash drawer.
- Physically able to repeatedly lift and move items weighing up to 50 pounds throughout the shift.
- Able to stay organized, manage competing tasks, and maintain attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn and follow food safety, cleaning, and workplace procedures.
- Previous retail, grocery, cashier, or customer service experience is an asset but not required.
Schedule and Employment Requirements
- Position: Part-time Retail Associate
- Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 2:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
- Weekly hours: 20 hours
- Wage: $16.40/hr
- Work location: Food Rescue Grocery Store, Brandon, Manitoba.
The successful candidate must provide a criminal record check and a Child and Adult Abuse Registry check. The John Howard Society of Brandon will cover the cost of both checks.
Who We Welcome
The John Howard Society of Brandon is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, and individuals with diverse lived experiences.
We value people who are respectful, dependable, and committed to helping strengthen our community. You do not need previous grocery store experience to apply if you have the skills and attitude needed to succeed in this role.
How to Apply
Please email your resume and cover letter to careers@brandonjohnhoward.ca, with the subject line Retail Associate – Food Rescue Grocery Store.
Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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