Front End Clerk - Part Time

Food Basics; Port Elgin; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Basics is seeking a Front End Clerk for a part-time, permanent position. The role is unionized with an hourly wage starting at 16.90 to 17.00, potentially higher based on experience. The candidate should be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 30 pounds, with flexible shifts including nights and holidays.

Be part of our front-end team and help deliver friendly customer service, accuracy in transactions, and a positive shopping experience for all patrons.

Qualifications

• Customer service driven approach for front-end roles.
• Strong communication skills for high customer interaction.
• Retail experience is an asset for understanding store operations.
• Basic numeracy for register and sales tasks.
• Ability to use a cash register and basic computer tasks.
• Physical ability to lift up to 30 pounds and stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Numeracy

Register skills

Physical stamina

Flexible shifts

Job description

Position Title: Front End Clerk - Part Time

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 50376

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.90 - $17.00 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position

Be in the action and help make the difference when serving our customers. Become a brand ambassador and share your passion for food with our customers! Our front-end team is fundamental to Food Basics overall success.

If you are interested in joining enjoy meeting new people and helping others, the front-end department is waiting for you!

General Qualifications

• Customer service driven
• Strong Communication Skills
• Retail experience considered an asset
• High attention to detail and basic level of numeracy skills
• Basics computer and register skills an asset
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Able to stand for extended periods
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights, weekend and holidays

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment:

At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve.

We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.

We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you.

Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected.

We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.