Part Time - Seafood Clerk

Metro Mon; Oakville; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Metro is hiring a Part Time Seafood Clerk in Oakville, Ontario. The role involves keeping the seafood department fresh, well-stocked, and inviting, and assisting customers with product selection and storage tips.

The position is part-time and unionized, with shift coverage including days, evenings, and weekends. The wage starts at $16.60 per hour, with higher offers possible based on experience and knowledge of seafood products.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to stock merchandise and create attractive displays.
• Knowledge of seafood products and attention to detail.
• Able to lift between 30 to 50 pounds.
• Retail or food-handling experience is an asset.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Unload and organize seafood shipments in the cooler and prep areas.
• Stock counters and displays with fresh seafood, ensuring proper rotation and freshness.
• Inspect seafood for quality and remove any items that do not meet standards.
• Maintain proper storage conditions, including temperature and sanitation requirements.
• Assist customers with product selection, cooking tips, and storage advice.
• Answer customer inquiries and resolve concerns promptly.
• Keep the seafood department clean and organized, including sanitizing work areas and tools.
• Dispose of waste and follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform counts, and report discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate labeling and pricing of all seafood products.
• Update signage for promotions, sales, and seasonal items.
• Reduce and price items as needed.
• Follow safe handling procedures and report any safety concerns to management.
• Assist with special promotions, events, or projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with other departments when necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job description

Position Title: Part Time - Seafood Clerk

Position Type: Part time

Job Requisition ID: 48698

Banner: Metro

Employment Type: Permanent

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

Location: 1011 Upper Middle Road East, Oakville, ON

Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Join Our Metro Team as a Seafood Clerk!

Experience a rewarding role at Metro as a Seafood Clerk! You’ll be responsible for ensuring our seafood department is fresh, well-stocked, and inviting for customers. Share your knowledge and passion for quality seafood while helping customers make the best choices for their meals.

Our seafood team plays a vital role in Metro’s success, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who enjoy working with fresh products and providing exceptional customer service. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and care about food quality, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do:

• Unload and organize seafood shipments in the cooler and prep areas.
• Stock counters and displays with fresh seafood, ensuring proper rotation and freshness.
• Inspect seafood for quality and remove any items that do not meet standards.
• Maintain proper storage conditions, including temperature and sanitation requirements.
• Assist customers with product selection, cooking tips, and storage advice.
• Answer customer inquiries and resolve concerns promptly.
• Keep the seafood department clean and organized, including sanitizing work areas and tools.
• Dispose of waste and follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels, perform counts, and report discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate labeling and pricing of all seafood products.
• Update signage for promotions, sales, and seasonal items.
• Reduce and price items as needed.
• Follow safe handling procedures and report any safety concerns to management.
• Assist with special promotions, events, or projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with other departments when necessary.
• Additional duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to stock merchandise and create attractive displays.
• Knowledge of seafood products and attention to detail.
• Able to lift between 30 to 50 pounds.
• Retail or food-handling experience is considered an asset.
• Able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be available to work flexible shifts, including nights, weekends, 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.

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