Front End Clerk - Part Time

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

Job summary

Food Basics in Port Perry, Ontario, is seeking a Front End Clerk for a part-time, permanent, unionized position. You will be the brand ambassador at the checkout and assist customers with a friendly, efficient service.

The role requires reliable availability for flexible shifts including evenings, weekends and holidays, strong communication, basic numeracy, and ability to lift up to 30 pounds. Previous retail experience is an asset.

Qualifications

• Customer service oriented requirements.
• Strong communication skills with customers and team members.
• High attention to detail and basic numeracy.
• Basic computer and register operation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service driven

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Register skills

Lift up to 30 pounds

Stamina for standing

Flexible shifts

Job description

Position Title: Front End Clerk - Part Time

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 49495

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 - $16.70 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!

Responsibilities

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

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

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. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. 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.