Bakery/Deli Associate (Temp) – Walmart – Waterloo, ON

Walmart Canada is hiring a Bakery/Deli Associate (Temporary) at their Waterloo, Ontario location. If you enjoy working with food, helping customers, and being part of a busy store team, this could be a solid fit. The role covers a range of hands-on tasks in the deli department, from slicing meats and preparing ready-to-eat items to keeping the department stocked, clean, and compliant with food safety standards.

This is a temporary fixed-term position with flexible scheduling across mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights. Whether you’re looking to build experience in food retail or simply want steady work with a well-known Canadian employer, Walmart’s Waterloo store offers a team-oriented setting where your contribution makes a direct impact on the customer experience.

About the Role: Bakery/Deli Associate

As a Deli Associate, your day-to-day will revolve around keeping the deli department running smoothly. You’ll be preparing and slicing products like deli meats, cheeses, and fried chicken, operating equipment such as slicers and rotisserie ovens, filling display cases with prepared salads and side dishes, and taking care of specialty customer orders. You’ll also be responsible for zoning the department, rotating stock, and making sure all merchandise is correctly signed and priced.

Food safety is a core part of this role. You’ll be expected to follow cold chain compliance protocols, perform thermometer calibrations, record temperatures, and monitor sell-by and expiration dates. Keeping the work area neat, organized, and free of hazards is equally important. You’ll also support front-end associates with price checks as needed, making cross-department teamwork a regular part of the job.

Benefits and Salary

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts at $18.05 per hour. Walmart Canada also offers a range of benefits to eligible associates, including a store discount, access to the Live Better U education program, EQ Health support, and Deferred Profit Sharing. Comprehensive benefits, life insurance, and paid time off are available based on hours worked and employment status.

Responsibilities

Working in the deli department means staying on top of both food preparation and department presentation. From operating slicers and rotisserie ovens to maintaining proper food safety records, every task contributes to delivering a quality experience for Walmart’s customers in Waterloo.

• Zone the department regularly to maintain an organized and shopper-friendly deli area
• Rotate stock and check for expired products to ensure freshness and compliance
• Ensure merchandise is properly signed and priced at all times
• Adhere to food safety standards including cold chain compliance, thermometer calibrations, temperature recording, and expiration date monitoring
• Take and fulfil customer orders for deli items, including slicing meats, preparing cheeses, and serving fried chicken
• Prepare deli food items using slicers, stackers, rotisserie ovens, and deep fryers; fill display cases with salads and side dishes
• Assist front-end associates with price checks as needed
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, keeping it free of debris, fixtures, foreign objects, and liquids

Requirements / Skills

Walmart is looking for candidates who are reliable, flexible, and customer-focused. A positive attitude, the ability to work across various shifts, and a genuine willingness to help both customers and teammates are the kinds of qualities that will help you succeed in this role.

• Flexibility to work a rotating schedule including mornings, evenings, and nights
• Customer service orientation with a helpful and approachable manner
• Attention to detail when it comes to food safety, product rotation, and temperature monitoring
• Team player mindset with strong communication skills
• Ability to operate food preparation equipment such as slicers, rotisserie ovens, and deep fryers (training provided)
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and handle food products in a refrigerated environment

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official Walmart Canada job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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