Meat Associate – Walmart – Toronto, ON

Walmart Canada is hiring a Meat Associate at their Toronto location on Islington Avenue. If you’re someone who takes pride in delivering great customer experiences and enjoys working in a hands-on, fast-paced retail environment, this could be a fantastic opportunity to build real skills in the food service and retail industry. Walmart stores are deeply rooted in their local communities, and as an associate, you’ll play a key role in keeping things running smoothly every single shift.

In this role, you’ll be working directly with the meat and deli department, helping maintain product freshness, assisting customers with their orders, and ensuring the department always looks its best. From slicing and preparing meats and cheeses to operating equipment like rotisserie ovens and deep fryers, there’s plenty of variety to keep things engaging day to day.

About the Role: Meat Associate

As a Meat Associate at Walmart Canada, your primary focus will be maintaining the meat and deli section to the highest standard. You’ll be responsible for stocking, zoning, and rotating product, checking for expired items, and making sure all merchandise is correctly signed and priced. This is a role where your attention to detail and dedication to food safety standards will directly impact the experience of every customer who shops the department.

You’ll also be expected to follow Walmart’s Health and Safety guidelines and adhere to all policies surrounding cold chain compliance, thermometer calibrations, temperature recording, and product rotation. Working as part of a collaborative store team, you’ll contribute to a positive and efficient workplace that Canadians count on every day.

Benefits and Salary

The minimum rate of pay for this position starts at $18.05 per hour, with the actual rate determined based on relevant experience. Walmart Canada also offers a solid range of benefits including comprehensive health benefits, life insurance, paid time off, a store discount, stock options, deferred profit sharing, access to the Live Better U education program, and EQ Health support. Please note that some benefits are dependent on hours worked or employment status (full-time vs. part-time).

Responsibilities

Working in the meat and deli department at Walmart means taking on a diverse set of tasks every shift. From keeping the department looking great to safely preparing food for customers, each responsibility plays an important part in delivering the quality experience Canadians expect from Walmart.

• Zone the department regularly to ensure products are organized, accessible, and presentable for customers
• Rotate stock and check for expired products to uphold freshness and food safety standards
• Ensure merchandise is properly signed and priced in accordance with Walmart’s standards
• Adhere to cold chain compliance policies including thermometer calibrations, temperature recording, and sell-by date monitoring
• Prepare deli food orders including slicing and packaging meats and cheeses using slicers, stackers, and other equipment
• Prepare chicken using rotisserie ovens and deep fryers, and fill prepared salads and side dishes for display and specialty customer orders
• Follow proper procedures for ordering, clearance, markups/markdowns, and signing/flagging/pricing/labels
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines at all times to maintain a safe working environment

Requirements / Skills

Walmart is looking for someone who is flexible, positive, and genuinely enjoys helping people. The ideal candidate is a strong team player who communicates well and can adapt to varying schedules and tasks. While no formal minimum qualifications are listed for this role, having the right attitude and a willingness to learn goes a long way at Walmart Canada.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts including mornings, afternoons, evenings, and nights
• Customer service orientation — a helpful, positive attitude that makes customers feel welcome
• Attention to detail when managing product rotation, pricing, and food safety compliance
• Team player mindset — ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments
• Communication skills — comfortable taking customer orders and providing assistance in a clear, friendly manner
• Comfort working with food equipment such as slicers, rotisserie ovens, and deep fryers (training provided)

How to Apply

Ready to join the Walmart Canada team in Toronto? Click the button below to apply directly through Walmart’s official careers portal. If you’re already a Walmart associate, please log in to your Workday account and use the Find Jobs report to submit your application. Don’t wait — this is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive retail environment.

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