Service Deli Clerk – Costco – Halifax, NS

Halifax’s Costco location on Chain Lake Drive is looking for a Service Deli Clerk to join their busy deli department. If you enjoy hands-on food preparation work and take pride in delivering quality products to members, this role could be a solid fit for you.

Day to day, you’ll be involved in everything from preparing and cooking rotisserie chickens and ribs to assembling party trays, take-and-bake pizzas, and fresh salads. It’s a role that keeps you active and engaged throughout your shift in a fast-moving retail food environment.

About the Role: Service Deli Clerk

As a Service Deli Clerk at Costco Halifax, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of food preparation and packaging duties. From slicing vegetables and combining ingredients for sauces and entrees to operating a commercial rotisserie oven and automated wrapping machine, you’ll play a key role in keeping the deli department running smoothly. Stocking and rotating the display case and meeting department consistency and quality standards are central to the position.

Maintaining a clean and safe workspace is equally important in this role. You’ll be expected to comply with health codes including sanitation standards, temperature controls, and pull dates, while also performing preventative maintenance on deli equipment. Upholding Costco’s safety and security procedures and delivering prompt, courteous service to members are expectations of every deli team member.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific wage details are not listed in this posting, Costco Canada employees typically enjoy benefits such as health and dental coverage, employee membership privileges, and opportunities for advancement within the company.

Responsibilities

Working in the Service Deli means wearing many hats throughout the day. You’ll be hands-on with food production, presentation, and cleanliness, all while keeping member satisfaction at the forefront of everything you do.

• Prepare and cook rotisserie chickens, ribs, and entrees using commercial and rotisserie ovens
• Assemble party trays, take-and-bake pizzas, meals, and salads according to Costco formulas and diagrams
• Slice vegetables for salads, entrees, and garnishes on prepared foods
• Package, wrap, seal, weigh, and label products using an automated wrapping machine
• Stock and rotate the display case to maintain freshness and presentation standards
• Monitor finished products to ensure department consistency and quality standards are met
• Complete daily documentation including production forms, time and temperature records, and sanitation checklists
• Clean and sanitize equipment, prep areas, and the deli floor by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and operating the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Restock large boxes of ingredients and supplies in the prep area
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members at all times

Requirements / Skills

Costco welcomes candidates who are dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced food service environment. No prior experience is required for this position, making it a great entry point for those looking to build a career in the food industry.

• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required by your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• Ability to follow Costco formulas, diagrams, and production guidelines consistently
• Comfortable working in a physically active environment involving lifting, standing, and repetitive tasks
• Strong attention to sanitation, food safety, and temperature compliance standards
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to assist in other areas of the department and warehouse as needed

How to Apply

To apply for the Service Deli Clerk position at Costco Halifax, use the link below to submit your application through the official posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before applying.

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