Job Description

Prepared Foods Clerk - Forest Hill Location

Full-time

About Summerhill Market

Summerhill Market is a boutique grocery store chain in Toronto that specializes in scratch-made prepared foods and on-trend ingredients. Our stores go above and beyond a typical grocery store by offering an extensive rotating selection of ready-to-eat gourmet meals, freshly baked goodies, and curated hard-to-find groceries.

We are looking for talented individuals to join our growing team and help elevate our brand to the next level. Summerhill Market is an industry trend setter, and we are looking for individuals who are passionate about food and customer service.

We are currently seeking a Prepared Foods Clerk to join the Prepared Foods team at our Forest Hill location.

Duties & Responsibilities

Our gourmet ready-to-eat meals are prepared at our Commissary Kitchen, which produces over 700 scratch-made food items that we sell in our stores. As a Prepared Foods Clerk, your role is to ensure these meals are received, displayed, and readily available for our customers to enjoy.

Ensure ready-to-eat meals are consistently stocked on shelves according to business needs Receive, store, and stock products while ensuring proper rotation and quality standards Deliver excellent customer service by sharing product knowledge, assisting with customer needs, and relaying feedback to the kitchen Monitor food presentation and freshness, keeping displays appetizing and appealing Maintain cleanliness and organization in the prepared foods area and throughout the store Work collaboratively with team members across departments Adhere to company policies and practices including signing, pricing, and loss prevention Availability to work weekdays, weekends, mornings, and evenings as needed

Skillset Requirements

Passion for food - you are a true foodie at heart! Dedication to delivering an exceptional customer experience Strong communication skills with patience and the ability to de-escalate challenging situations Previous grocery or food industry experience; Food Safety Handlers Certification is an asset Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with a customer-focused mindset Collaborative and adaptable team player Able to stand, reach, lift, bend, kneel, stoop, climb, push, and pull items up to 50 lbs Flexible availability to cover morning, evening, and weekend shifts, with short-notice coverage when needed Comfortable working in cooler environments (coolers/freezers) Tech savvy with the ability to learn our ERP and inventory systems

Perks

If this sounds like the role for you, we offer some pretty cool perks!

Weekly pay Awesome employee discount Flexible schedule Employer-paid benefits for all full-time employees Dynamic workplace culture that promotes collaboration, training, development, diversity & inclusion, and recognition Easily accessible locations Complimentary work swag (your Summerhill Market work shirts are provided)

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, production kitchen, and warehouse positions begin at minimum wage ($17.20/hr). Pay is negotiable based on experience and individual skillset.

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $17.20 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Discounted or free food Extended health care Life insurance Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Toronto, ON M5N 1A5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Grocery/Food Industry: 1 year (preferred) Food Handling: 1 year (preferred)
Location:

Toronto, ON M5N 1A5 (preferred)
Work Location: In person