Prepared Foods Clerk

Job summary

The Prepared Foods Clerk is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service at the counter and maintaining clean, well-stocked product displays. They must also ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality standards are met while assisting with light food preparation.

Job details

Prepared Foods Clerk Part-time | Aurora About Summerhill Market Summerhill Market isn’t your typical grocery store. We’re a Toronto boutique grocer known for scratch-made prepared foods, freshly baked treats, and on-trend ingredients that food lovers can’t get enough of. We move fast, stay ahead of the curve, and never settle for “good enough.” Our mission? To delight customers with every visit — whether that’s helping them discover something new or making their day with genuine service. Now we’re looking for food-loving, customer-focused individuals who thrive in a fast-paced team environment to join our Forest Hill store. What you’ll do • Deliver an exceptional customer experience at the prepared foods counter • Greet customers warmly and assist with product selection and recommendations • Serve hot table and grab-and-go items with care and efficiency • Package, label, and present products accurately • Maintain clean, full, and visually appealing displays • Monitor product freshness, rotation, and quality standards • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures • Support with restocking, light prep, and merchandising as needed What we’re looking for • A genuine passion for food — you’re a foodie at heart • Strong customer service and communication skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment • High attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization • Previous grocery, food service, or retail experience is an asset • Food Safety Handler Certification is an asset • Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays • Ability to stand for extended periods Perks of working here • Weekly pay • Employee discount on gourmet groceries and prepared meals • Employer-paid benefits for full-time employees • Flexible schedule • A dynamic, inclusive workplace that celebrates its people • Complimentary work swag (we’ll keep you looking sharp) • Easily accessible store locations Join our team If you’re looking for a workplace where food meets community and where your role really makes a difference, Summerhill Market is the place. Bring your energy, bring your passion, and let’s make every customer’s day better together. Apply today — we can’t wait to meet you. All entry-level retail and kitchen roles begin at minimum wage ($17.60/hr). Pay is negotiable based on experience. Equity Statement At Summerhill Market, we are an equal opportunity employer that values and encourages diversity in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local law. Should you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate. The purpose of this document is to provide a general summary of essential responsibilities for this position and is not an exhaustive list. Duties, assignments, and other responsibilities may differ for similar positions based on business needs of each location.

What you’ll do

The Prepared Foods Clerk is responsible for delivering exceptional customer service at the counter and maintaining clean, well-stocked product displays. They must also ensure food safety, sanitation, and quality standards are met while assisting with light food preparation.

Requirements

Candidates should have a passion for food and strong communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Previous experience in grocery or food service and a Food Safety Handler Certification are considered assets.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Employee discount
• Employer-paid benefits
• Flexible schedule
• Complimentary work swag

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Food safety
• Communication
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Food handling
• Merchandising
• Product rotation
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Cleanliness
• Customer Service
• Food Services
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Sanitation
• Greeting Customers
• Detail Oriented
• ServiceNow

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Prepared Foods Clerk
• Fast Food / Counter Worker
• Kitchen Helpers
• Fast Food and Counter Workers

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