Prepared Foods Clerk | Aurora

Summerhill Market; Toronto; On-site; CAD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Employee discount on groceries and pre

Employer-paid benefits for full-time

Flexible schedule

Inclusive workplace

Complimentary work swag

Easily accessible store locations

Job summary

Summerhill Market is hiring at our Forest Hill store for a welcoming, customer-focused team member at the prepared foods counter. You’ll greet customers, recommend products, and help prepare and present hot and grab-and-go items with care and speed.

We value food lovers who thrive in a fast-paced environment, maintain high cleanliness, and show attention to detail. Prior grocery or retail experience is an asset; Food Safety Handler certification is a plus, and flexible availability is required.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for food.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization.
• Previous grocery, food service, or retail experience is an asset.
• Food Safety Handler Certification is an asset.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at the prepared foods counter.
• Greet customers warmly and assist with product selection and recommendations.
• Serve hot table and grab-and-go items with care and efficiency.
• Package, label, and present products accurately.
• Maintain clean, full, and visually appealing displays.
• Monitor product freshness, rotation, and quality standards.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures.
• Support with restocking, light prep, and merchandising as needed.

Skills

Food passion

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Grocery/retail experience

Food safety certification asset

Flexible availability

Stand for long periods

Job description

About Summerhill Market

Summerhill Market isn't your typical grocery store. We're a Toronto boutique grocer known for scratch-made prepared foods, freshly baked treats, and on-trend ingredients that food lovers can't get enough of. We move fast, stay ahead of the curve, and never settle for "good enough". Our mission? To delight customers with every visit - whether that's helping them discover something new or making their day with genuine service.

Now we're looking for food-loving, customer-focused individuals who thrive in a fast-paced team environment to join our Forest Hill store.

What you'll do

• Deliver an exceptional customer experience at the prepared foods counter


• Greet customers warmly and assist with product selection and recommendations


• Serve hot table and grab-and-go items with care and efficiency


• Package, label, and present products accurately


• Maintain clean, full, and visually appealing displays


• Monitor product freshness, rotation, and quality standards


• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures


• Support with restocking, light prep, and merchandising as needed

What we're looking for

• A genuine passion for food - you're a foodie at heart


• Strong customer service and communication skills


• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment


• High attention to detail, cleanliness, and organization


• Previous grocery, food service, or retail experience is an asset


• Food Safety Handler Certification is an asset


• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and holidays


• Ability to stand for extended periods

Perks of working here

• Weekly pay


• Employee discount on gourmet groceries and prepared meals


• Employer-paid benefits for full-time employees


• Flexible schedule


• A dynamic, inclusive workplace that celebrates its people


• Complimentary work swag (we'll keep you looking sharp)


• Easily accessible store locations

All entry-level retail and kitchen roles begin at minimum wage ($17.60/hr). Pay is negotiable based on experience.

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.