Service Deli Clerk – Costco – Markham, ON

Costco’s Markham warehouse on Kirkham Drive is looking for a Service Deli Clerk to join their Service Deli department. This hands-on role puts you right in the middle of a busy, production-focused kitchen environment where you’ll be preparing everything from rotisserie chickens and party trays to take-and-bake pizzas and fresh salads — all to Costco’s well-known quality standards.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced food preparation environment, take pride in consistent quality, and don’t mind rolling up your sleeves for daily prep, cooking, packaging, and cleanup tasks, this could be a solid fit. The role involves working with commercial ovens, automated wrapping machines, and various food production equipment.

About the Role: Service Deli Clerk

As a Service Deli Clerk, your day centres around preparing, cooking, packaging, and presenting a wide variety of deli items. You’ll follow Costco’s production formulas and diagrams to ensure every item meets department consistency and quality standards. From slicing vegetables for salads to basting ribs with barbecue sauce and baking them to perfection, the work is varied and keeps you active throughout your shift.

Maintaining a clean and safe work environment is a core part of the job. You’ll be responsible for sanitizing equipment, following health code regulations including proper temperatures and pull dates, and completing required documentation such as time and temperature records and sanitation checklists. Member service is also part of the role — ensuring every customer interaction is prompt and courteous.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $21.00 per hour. Costco is widely recognized for offering competitive compensation packages to their warehouse employees, and this hourly rate reflects that commitment to fair pay in the food service sector.

Responsibilities

The Service Deli Clerk role at Costco Markham covers a broad range of food preparation, production, and sanitation tasks. Each day brings a mix of cooking, assembly, packaging, and customer interaction — keeping the work varied and engaging throughout the shift.

• Prepare and cook rotisserie chickens, ribs, and entrees using commercial and rotisserie ovens
• Assemble party trays, take-and-bake pizzas, salads, and prepared meals following Costco’s formulas and diagrams
• Slice and portion 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 product quality and ensure compliance with health codes, including temperatures, sanitation, and pull dates
• Clean and sanitize equipment by disassembling, spraying with cleaning agents, and washing parts in a 3-compartment or power soak sink
• Complete daily documentation including production forms, time and temperature records, and sanitation checklists
• Restock ingredients and supplies in the prep area, and assist in other department areas as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for candidates who are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a food production environment. You don’t need prior experience to apply — what matters most is your willingness to follow procedures carefully and maintain high standards of food safety and cleanliness.

• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required starting from your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred, though not mandatory
• Physical stamina to work in a fast-paced deli environment, including standing, lifting, and repetitive tasks throughout the shift
• Attention to detail when following recipes, formulas, and quality standards
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and provide courteous member service
• For positions at Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written)

How to Apply

To apply for the Service Deli Clerk position at Costco Markham, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have your Food Safety Certification – Level 1 ready before submitting your application.

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