Front End Clerk - Part Time

Food Basics; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Food Basics in Richmond Hill is hiring a part-time front-end associate. This unionized position offers starting hourly wage of 16.60, with potential increases per the collective agreement. The role supports customers, processes transactions, and assists with store operations as part of the front-end team.

Candidates should have strong communication skills, retail experience is a plus, and be able to stand for long periods. Flexibility for nights, weekends and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers and act as a brand ambassador for Food Basics.
• Join the front-end team to support store success and customer service.
• Be available for flexible shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Retail experience

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Computer skills

Register skills

Lift up to 30 pounds

Stand for extended periods

Flexible shifts

Job description

Requisition ID49884-Posted21/09/2026-(2843) RICHM HILL 1070 MJR MAC E-Stores-Permanent

Position Type:Permanent

Requisition ID: 49884

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type:Part-Time

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit.The hourly wage for this position is starting at 16.60 which 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 it is the starting wage or higher, will be 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! Ourfront-endteam 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

• 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. 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.

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