For over 60 years Bosa Foods has been a leading importer and distributor of Specialty Italian and Mediterranean Food Products in Western Canada. From our founders’ initiative to the third generation of family currently operating our family business, we remain true to the tradition and commitment to provide our customers with the best quality products and service possible. As an established family owned and operated business, Bosa Foods maintains a cooperative, team-orientated mindset. We are seeking friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join the Bosa Foods Team.

Job Description:

The Assistant Grocery Manager assists the Grocery Manager with the day-to-day operation of the store to meet objectives for sales, margin, inventory, and customer service.  Implements strategies to improve customer service, drive store sales, and increase profitability. Ensures customer needs are met, complaints are resolved, and service is quick and efficient. Maintains store appearance and product presentation to company standards. Provides support to store employees during peak periods or when scheduling conflicts arise.

Duties:

• Role models excellent customer service for the Store team.
• Opening/Closing cash-out procedures.
• Ensures that department employees provide excellent customer service and receive appropriate customer service training.
• Actively addresses performance and personnel issues in a timely manner
• Assists the Grocery Manager as necessary to train, schedule, and maintain a qualified team.
• Conducts or assists in providing performance reviews of assigned staff.
• Properly documents personnel matters.
• Ensures compliance with safety practices and procedures, both throughout the store and within the department.
• Ensures grocery departments are fully stocked, faced, and rotated, following established merchandising procedures.
• Ensures that sales floor department shelves, displays, aisles, and storage areas are maintained in a clean, orderly condition, satisfying Health Department and store safety standards.
• Ensures safety of staff and customers, responds to emergencies and safety hazards.
• Ensures safety and quality of all grocery products by monitoring storage conditions, temperatures and shelf life; discounts short dated product.
• Keeps all supplies stocked and equipment in working order, communicates maintenance needs to the Grocery Manager.
• Ensures that all staff is thoroughly trained for the position they are filling.
• Communicates standards, expectations, policy changes and product knowledge to team.
• Receives orders or ensures proper receiving in accordance with established procedures; maintains accurate receiving records.
• Coordinates returns and credits from suppliers where applicable; maintains accurate accounting of credit requests.
• Reviews invoices for accuracy.
• Supports the Grocery Manager as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

• 1-3 years retail management experience
• Familiarity with Italian and Mediterranean foods preferred
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
• Strong orientation to detail and analytical skills
• Solid problem-solving skills and decisiveness.
• Ability to work flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Proven leadership ability to build, motivate and maintain staff
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Organization and planning skills; able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to delegate effectively
• Computer skills: Microsoft Office Software including Outlook, Word, and Excel

Physical Requirements

• Fast paced working environment
• Lift moderately heavy loads up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat
• Able to stand for long periods of time
• Able to push/pull heavy loads

Please Note: The above job description is considered a general overview of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary by management.

Application Submissions will be accepted by email:  careers@bosafoods.com or delivered to our head office located at 1465 Kootenay St. Vancouver, B.C. Please direct all questions and inquiries to Lui Bruschetta (604) 253-5578.

For over 60 years Bosa Foods has been a leading importer and distributor of Specialty Italian and Mediterranean Food Products in Western Canada. From our founders’ initiative to the third generation of family currently operating our family business, we remain true to the tradition and commitment to provide our customers with the best quality products and service possible. As an established family owned and operated business, Bosa Foods maintains a cooperative, team-oriented mindset. We are seeking friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join the Bosa Foods Team

Job Description:

The position of Refrigerated Product (Cooler) Coordinator is a full-time position operating Monday to Friday, offering competitive wages in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Operating a forklift and power jack
• Receiving product as they arrive
• Putting product away, following FIFO method
• Some freezer work is required
• Keeping cooler organized with frequent rotation of products
• Maintaining inventory of the cooler, checking dates, and rotating when needed
• Maintaining cleanliness of the cooler

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to work in a cold environment majority of shift
• Must be punctual and reliable
• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented
• Ability to work efficiently alone and with supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to meet physical job requirements
• Experience in a similar role is preferred

 Please Note: The above job description is considered a general overview of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary by management.

Application Submissions will be accepted by email: careers@bosafoods.com or delivered to our head office located at 1465 Kootenay St. Vancouver, B.C. V5K 4Y3.

For over 60 years Bosa Foods has been a leading importer and distributor of Specialty Italian and Mediterranean Food Products in Western Canada. From our founders’ initiative to the third generation of family currently operating our family business, we remain true to the tradition and commitment to provide our customers with the best quality products and service possible. As an established family owned and operated business, Bosa Foods maintains a cooperative, team-orientated mindset. We are seeking friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join the Bosa Foods Team.

Job Description:

The position of order picker is an entry-level position available for full-time employment, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.  This job offers competitive wages in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Courteous and polite customer service
• Pick orders and assemble/palletize product
• Clean and organize aisle and picking area

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be Punctual and Reliable
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently alone and with supervision
• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to meet physical job requirements – able to lift 50 lbs consistently
• Team player

Please Note: The above job description is considered a general overview of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary by management.

Application Submissions will be accepted by email: careers@bosafoods.com titled job application_ (position title)_(your name) Or delivered to our head office located at 1465 Kootenay St. Vancouver, B.C.

For over 60 years Bosa Foods has been a leading importer and distributor of Specialty Italian and Mediterranean Food Products in Western Canada. From our founders’ initiative to the third generation of family currently operating our family business, we remain true to the tradition and commitment to provide our customers with the best quality products and service possible. As an established family owned and operated business, Bosa Foods maintains a cooperative, team-orientated mindset. We are seeking friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals to join the Bosa Foods Team.

Job Description:

The position of Container Unloader is an entry-level position available for full-time employment, Monday to Friday with occasional Saturdays.  This job offers competitive wages in a fun, fast-paced environment.

Duties:

• Unload containers
• Courteous and polite customer service
• Pick orders and assemble/palletize product
• Clean and organize aisle and picking area

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be Punctual and Reliable
• Must have a strong work ethic
• Ability to work efficiently alone and with supervision
• Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented
• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to meet physical job requirements – able to lift 50 lbs consistently
• Team player

Please Note: The above job description is considered a general overview of the position. Additional duties and responsibilities will be assigned as necessary by management.

Application Submissions will be accepted by email: careers@bosafoods.com titled job application_ (position title)_(your name) Or delivered to our head office located at 1465 Kootenay St. Vancouver, B.C.