Fresh Foods (Produce) Department Manager

We are currently seeking an experienced and customer-focused Fresh Foods (Produce) Department Manager for our Waterdownstore location. 

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Fresh Foods (Produce) Department Manager will be responsible to lead and manage daily operations of the Fresh Foods (Produce) Department, with a focus on sales, labour, and waste targets.  If you enjoy a fast-paced, structured environment, this position may be a great opportunity for you. 

About Us:

At Goodness Me! our mission is simple: to discover, educate about, and offer healthy living products. Our business was born out of a passion to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. For close to 40 years we’ve been providing our loyal customers with access to the healthiest products we can find.

We have 9 stores throughout Ontario, with more coming. Learn more about our story here: goodnessme.ca/pages/about-us

About the Job:

Overview of Responsibilities

• Ensure a highly positive Goodness Me! experience by enthusiastically greeting each customer, offering assistance, recommending appropriate products, and providing relevant information.
• Interviewing and onboarding new team members
• Communicating job expectations to team members
• Monitoring and evaluating staff performance
• Execute performance management conversations with team members within the department.
• Assist in rolling out new policies and ensure team members are compliant.
• Ensuring adherence to company and industry regulations
• Motivating and inspiring staff and facilitating personal growth.
• Ensuring high levels of productivity are maintained.
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and returning customers.
• Replace used stock, rotate current stock, and ensure satisfactory inventory levels.
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Assist with cleaning and ensure an orderly supplement department.

Position Requirements

• Previous retail management experience
• 3-5 years of management experience.
• Experience in maintaining operational excellence in retail stores (payroll, shrink and inventory management, etc).
• A solid understanding of sales forecasts for establishing key targets for the department.
• Driven and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.
• Hours of work are primarily daytime shifts, with evening/weekend availability.

To Apply:

We’d love to see a cover letter in addition to your resume. Show us you can write and think, and please do not be afraid to be original! Please send your cover letter and resume to waterdownjobs@goodnessme.ca.

While we sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Goodness Me! is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions based upon race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any prohibited grounds. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please inform us of any accommodations required.

Fresh Foods (Produce) Team Member

Do you want to love what you do, and love where you work?  Do you love to be the reason someone smiles?  Consider Goodness Me! natural food market.  We are not your mainstream grocery store.  It’s more than just shopping; it’s discovering the power of food!

Be part of a team that truly feels like family. Goodness Me! is now hiring a full-time Fresh Foods (Produce) Team Member for our Waterdown store location.

Our Fresh Foods Department is the first impression for our customers who visit our store, and we hold our produce quality and presentation to a very high standard. So, if you have a creative eye for merchandising, and you like things perfectly so, this may be a great opportunity for you.

About Us:

At Goodness Me! our mission is simple: to discover, educate about, and offer healthy living products. Our business was born out of a passion to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. For close to 40 years, we have been providing our loyal customers with access to the healthiest products we can find.

We have 9 stores throughout Ontario, with more coming. Learn more about our story here: goodnessme.ca/pages/about-us

Overview of the position:

• Greet customers and discuss type, quality, and quantity of merchandise or services required.
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge.
• Ensure store conditions are consistently upheld to established standards.

• Replace used stock, rotate current stock, and ensure satisfactory inventory levels.
• Assist with display of merchandise.

• Assist with inventory management.
• Always adhere to established safe working procedures and wear the proper safety equipment.
• Receive and process warehouse stock products.
• Manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, cars, and lifting devices
• Ensure that all health, safety, and security regulations are adhered to and required standards are met.

Requirements:

• 1 year of previous experience in retail environment
• Strong communication skills
• Customer satisfaction-oriented
• Flexibility in availability, including, working evenings, weekends, and daytime shifts.

Apply today!

Do you think you have what it takes to excel in this critical role within our company? If so, we invite you to submit your resume for review at waterdownjobs@goodnessme.ca.

While we sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Goodness Me! is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions based upon race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any prohibited grounds. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please inform us of any accommodations required.

 

Grocery Team Member 

Our business began with one family, who wanted a healthier lifestyle for their children and for future generations. Established in 1981, Goodness Me! has serviced millions of people, providing access to the healthiest products we find along the way.

When you walk into one of our stores, we hope you feel that it’s more than just grocery shopping. At Goodness Me!, our mission is simple; we offer and educate about healthy living products we discover. This was our Founder Janet Jacks’ mission when she first opened the doors to Goodness Me!, and it hasn't wavered since. We exist to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives through our product offering, education focus, information, and customer service. We will help you navigate the confusing world of health and nutrition and figure out a plan that works for you. Whether you're starting fresh in the world of nutrition, or you are a seasoned expert, we want to help you discover the power of food.

Our unique culture inspires the best in all of us, and together we strive to deliver exceptional customer service, every time, all the time. When you join Goodness Me!, the development and career advancement opportunities rise when you shine.

Be part of a team that feels like family! Goodness Me! is now hiring a part-time Grocery Team Member for our Waterdown store location.

If you are interested in a chance to creatively work with, learn about, and even sample the newest and healthiest products on the market, this position may be a great opportunity for you. This position allows you to meet some fantastic speakers, and attend various classes.

Position Requirements:

• You are energetic, enthusiastic, and authentically engaging with the customer.
• Your passion in the natural health industry and previous grocery experience – ideally in a retail environment is preferred.
• You have a knack for visualizing the presentation of products and have an aptitude to learn something new each day
• Available a mix of daytime, evenings, and weekends.

About Goodness Me! natural food market

We are a proudly Canadian locally-owned business with approximately 500 employees and 10 store locations. We are committed to personalizing each experience; employee and customer alike, understanding their needs, and offering quality products and education aligned to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We offer competitive wages, training and education, an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), generous employee discounts, opportunities for advancement, and a culture promoting health, well-being, and integrity.

Apply today!

Do you think you have what it takes to excel in this critical role within our company? If so, we invite you to submit your resume for review to waterdownjobs@goodnessme.ca.  We thank all that apply, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Goodness Me! is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions based upon race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any prohibited grounds. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, applicants must make any accommodation needs known in advance.