Service Deli Clerk – Costco – Ottawa, ON

At Costco’s Ottawa location on Blair Place, the Service Deli Clerk role is a hands-on position right at the heart of a busy warehouse deli operation. If you enjoy working with food, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and take pride in delivering quality products to members, this could be a strong fit.

This position covers everything from preparing rotisserie chickens and ribs to assembling party trays, packaging meals, and keeping the deli display case fully stocked. Every shift contributes directly to the member experience — fresh food, properly labelled, ready to go.

About the Role: Service Deli Clerk

As a Service Deli Clerk, you’ll be involved in nearly every aspect of deli food preparation. That includes slicing vegetables, coating ribs with barbecue sauce, mixing ingredients for entrees, assembling take-and-bake pizzas, and operating commercial and rotisserie ovens. You’ll also use an automated wrapping machine to package, weigh, and label products before stocking the display case.

Beyond the prep work, there’s a strong emphasis on food safety, sanitation, and compliance. You’ll follow Costco’s formulas and standards, monitor pull dates and temperatures, complete sanitation checklists, and keep both equipment and the deli area clean. Working safely and maintaining health code standards is a core part of the job every day.

Benefits and Salary

This position pays $21.00 per hour. Costco is well known in Canada for offering competitive compensation and solid benefits to its employees, including those in hourly warehouse roles.

Responsibilities

The Service Deli Clerk role involves a wide range of food preparation, packaging, and cleaning tasks that keep the deli department running smoothly. Staying on top of each responsibility ensures members receive fresh, high-quality deli products every time they shop.

• Prepare and cook rotisserie chickens, ribs, and entrees using commercial and rotisserie ovens
• Assemble take-and-bake pizzas, party trays, meals, and salads according to Costco’s 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 quality and consistency of finished products and comply with health code requirements including temperatures and pull dates
• Clean and sanitize equipment, workstations, and the deli area, including operating the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Track inventory by counting product on hand, documenting production on daily forms, and completing time and temperature records
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members at all times

Requirements / Skills

Costco welcomes candidates at various experience levels for this role — no prior deli or food service experience is required. What matters most is a willingness to learn, a commitment to food safety standards, and the ability to keep up in a busy, physical work environment.

• Food Safety Certification — Level 1 is required on your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• Physical stamina to stand, lift, and perform repetitive tasks throughout a shift
• Attention to detail when following Costco’s formulas, portion standards, and labelling requirements
• Ability to work in a temperature-controlled environment around commercial kitchen equipment
• French language proficiency (oral and written) is required for applicants applying to Quebec locations

How to Apply

To apply, click the link below to visit the official Costco job posting and submit your application. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have your Food Safety Certification — Level 1 arranged before your start date.

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