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Culinary Specialist Job at Freson Market Ltd/Freson Bros.

Freson Market Ltd/Freson Bros. Stony Plain, AB

$55,000–$68,000 a year

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-09-03
  • Location
    Stony Plain, AB
  • Job Title
    Culinary Specialist
  • Gender
    Both
  • Offered Salary
    $55,000–$68,000 a year
Freson Bros., an Alberta-owned and operated fresh food retail chain, invites experienced retail operators to apply for the Culinary Specialist position. Based out of the Freson Bros. Operations Office in Stony Plain, this position provides leadership to Store Deli teams and develops retail deli programs for implementation across all 16 locations.

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience in restaurant or food-retail store operation and management
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
  • Able to work independently and within teams
  • Ability to balance multiple projects and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
  • Ability to work in-office and travel to locations across Alberta ( 60-80%)
  • Ability to assist stores through peak food-retail periods
  • Class 5 Driver’s License or equivalent is required
  • Experience managing grocery retail businesses is preferred
Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Assist Deli Director in the creation of product and program initiatives including planograms, product assortment, SKU rationalization
  • Collaborate with managers, chefs, and supervisors to develop food plans and programs that continue to set us apart
  • Monitor and maintain company-wide Deli & Restaurant programs and procedures
  • Conduct regularly scheduled store visits to provide assistance and ensure compliance with operational standards & procedures
  • Develop training programs to provide employees with a thorough understanding of correct food production methods
  • Maintain high standards for the company’s food safety and handling practices, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and training
  • KPIs: Production costs, labour utilization, in-store program results
  • Support store Deli Management teams to:
  • Achieve weekly, segmental, and yearly targets (sales, budget, productivity, shrink etc.)
  • Manage day-to-day operations
  • Resolve inventory and operational issues promptly
  • Implement product recall procedures
  • Reports to the Deli Director
Position Details:
  • Position Type: Full Time
  • Work Environment: In-Person, Stony Plain Operations Office
  • Travel: 60-80% (company vehicle provided and expenses covered)
  • Salary Range: $55,000 - $68,000 per annum
Freson Bros. Perks:
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Group Benefits plan
  • Team Member Grocery Discount Program - 10%
  • Team Member Lunch Program
  • Endless professional development and training opportunities
About Freson Bros.:
Founded in 1955, Freson Bros. is an Alberta-based fresh food retailer. Host to 16 locations across Alberta and employing over 1100 Team Members. Freson Bros. is committed to providing Albertans with high-quality, hand-made and local food products at a great value. The crafts of Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. Freson Bros. is home to those who believe really great food (and people) really matter.

For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at:

https://www.freson.com/careers/

If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role.

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