The Big Carrot Community Market is a great place to work and grow. We understand that our employees ultimately make us who we are. We strive to employ passionate and engaged individuals from diverse backgrounds who, through their passion and character, bring our vision for health and community closer together.

Job Summary:

The primary function of the Customer Service Representative / Nutritionist is to provide overall frontline customer care, through clear communication with customers, staff, and department managers. The role requires effectively delivering one-to-one and group information either in a preventative or a service capacity, and to achieve and maintain the highest level of customer satisfaction.

CSR/Cash Responsibilities

  • Excellent customer care aptitude in all avenues of customer interaction.
  • Research and update customer handout sheets.
  • Process customer requests i.e cooking class enrollment, mail outs, nutritional store tours (refer to department training binder.)
  • Various cashier duties: keying in or scanning the price of merchandise, receiving payments, bagging productivity
  • Receive, stock, and face appliances/department products.
  • Follow opening, closing, and cleaning procedures.
  • Facilitate and support the roles of the Department Manager and Head Nutritionist.
  • Completes all tasks as indicated by Department Manager, Head Nutritionists, and Standards Coordinator as required to fill the needs of the job.
  • Identify and offer accessibility customer service assistance to anyone entering the building that has a visible disability. Involves retrieving desired items or providing personal shopping assistance.

Nutritionist Responsibilities

  • Researching how the body's functions are affected by nutrient supply, examining the process of nourishment, and the association between diet, disease and health.
  • Well-versed in current products, trends, and food issues as well as the store’s active projects and ongoing standards initiatives.
  • Investigating the relationship between genes and nutrients, studying how diet affects metabolism.
  • Providing health and wellness advice and promoting healthy eating and lifestyle.
  • Involvement in outreach projects in collaboration with the PR in the Marketing department.
  • Advising on specific diets and dietary needs.
  • Educating customers about nutrition.
  • Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team/supporting the work of other healthcare professionals (NDs, Herbalists).
  • Host store tours regarding specific and general food related or store topic.
  • Responsibilities may include any additional job-related duties as required by the Assistant Store Manager

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • A degree in Holistic Nutrition from an accredited institution is required
  • Minimum of 2 years previous customer service experience or working one-on-one with the public is an asset.
  • Training, knowledge, and awareness of Canadian organic standards, genetically engineered foods and food security is an asset.
  • Teamwork skills demonstrated from past work experience an asset.
  • Good interpersonal, communication, and social skills.
  • Previous experience working with processing cash, debit and credit transactions an asset
  • Must be available for days, evenings, and weekends.

The Big Carrot is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Please note only those individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with the Big Carrot.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.15 per hour

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Job Summary:

The primary function of the Baker is to provide overall proficiency and assistance in the production of baked goods while ensuring The Big Carrot’s adherence to organic, non-GMO standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with quality assurance and customer satisfaction by following preset formulations on a consistent basis to keep the quality and cost constant.
  • Learns and adheres to the designated cooking / baking methods for consistently preparing the appropriate baked goods.
  • Food preparation which includes but are not limited to, cleaning, chopping, peeling foods.
  • Ensures proper storage method of food ingredients in their designated area and ensuring that they are rotated properly.
  • Safely using kitchen equipment which includes, but are not limited to, dishwasher, oven, stove (gas top), knives, robot coupe, hand shredder, and small grader.
  • In order to adhere to food health and safety standards, maintain a clean and safe work area and ensure proper cleaning of kitchen equipment.
  • Work efficiently and effectively with other staff to uphold organic standards while producing the highest quality food items.
  • Provide excellent customer service when in contact with customers or other staff.
  • Understand and observe all policies & procedures concerning store operations and health & safety.
  • Performs all other duties as required by the Food Services Manager and/or Store Manager.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

  • Previous experience as a baker is an asset.
  • Professional communication skills are required
  • Ability to take direction and organize tasks
  • Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
  • To efficiently utilize time management skills in a multitasking environment
  • Must be available to work early mornings (5AM) and weekends

The Big Carrot is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted for an interview.

Please note only those individuals legally entitled to work in Canada will be considered for employment with the Big Carrot.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $18.65 per hour

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