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Work at Summerland Sweets

Thank you for your interest in working at Summerland Sweets!  We are a family-owned and operated business that has been a part of the Summerland community since 1962.  Our gift store, fruit winery, and popular ice cream shop make us a bustling tourist destination in the summer months, we are always looking for enthusiastic and hardworking people to join our team.

Please take a look below to see what job openings we currently have available.

 

Sales Associate - Retail Store and Wine Shop

We are looking for energetic and motivated individuals to assist in our busy tasting room and retail shop. We currently have an opening for a seasonal (July - October) position, with the possibility of extending into the off-season.  Wine experience is an asset, but not necessary – we are happy to share our knowledge with you. If you enjoy interacting with people and providing excellent customer service, please send us your resume!

Job duties include:

  • Selling wine and providing wine tastings
  • Assisting customers
  • Serving ice cream
  • Stocking shelves
  • Light housekeeping
  • Assistance with packaging
  • Event promotion
  • Other tasks as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent customer service
  • Sales experience is an asset
  • Serving it Right Certificate
  • Food Safe Certificate an asset
  • At least 19 years of age
  • Flexible schedule (evenings and weekends)
  • Able to lift approx. 40lbs (a case of wine)

Job Type: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary (Seasonal)

To apply, send your resume to summerlandsweets@telus.net.

 

Sales Associate - Summer Student

We are looking for enthusiastic students to offer support in our busy retail and ice cream shop during the summer months. This is a seasonal position (June - August) with the possibility of part-time continuation on weekends in the off-season. If you enjoy interacting with people and would like to work in a fun, fast-paced environment for the summer, please send us your resume!

Job duties include:

  • Serving ice cream
  • Assistance with packaging
  • Stocking shelves
  • Light housekeeping
  • Other tasks as required

Required Skills and Qualifications:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Positive attitude
  • Flexible schedule (evenings and weekends)
  • Ability to work on your feet 

Job Type: Part-time, Temporary (Seasonal)

To apply, send your resume to summerlandsweets@telus.net.