Service Deli Clerk – Costco – Toronto, ON

Costco’s warehouse at 100 Billy Bishop Way in Toronto, Ontario is looking for a Service Deli Clerk to join their busy Service Deli department. This is a hands-on, food-focused role that keeps the deli counter stocked, fresh, and running smoothly for Costco members every single day.

From preparing rotisserie chickens and ribs to assembling party trays and take-and-bake pizzas, this position covers a wide range of food prep, packaging, and customer service tasks. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced kitchen and food retail environment, this role offers steady work with competitive hourly pay.

About the Role: Service Deli Clerk

The Service Deli Clerk is responsible for preparing, packaging, and labelling a wide variety of ready-to-eat meals, entrees, salads, and party trays. You’ll work with commercial ovens and rotisserie equipment to cook proteins, and use an automated wrapping machine to seal and label finished products. Stocking and rotating the display case is also part of the routine to ensure members always have access to fresh items.

Maintaining food safety and sanitation standards is a core part of this position. You’ll follow Costco’s established formulas and diagrams, monitor product quality and consistency, and complete required documentation including time and temperature records and sanitation checklists. Working safely and upholding health code compliance is expected at all times.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers an hourly wage of $21.00. Costco is well known for offering employees strong compensation packages, and this role is no exception. As part of a large, established retailer, employees typically have access to a range of workplace benefits and a stable, structured work environment.

Responsibilities

The Service Deli Clerk plays a central role in keeping the deli department fully operational. From food preparation and cooking to packaging and maintaining a clean workspace, the day-to-day work requires both culinary skill and attention to detail. Here’s what you can expect to be doing regularly:

• Prepare and assemble meals, entrees, salads, party trays, and take-and-bake pizzas following Costco’s formulas and diagrams
• Slice vegetables for salads, entrees, and garnishes on prepared food items
• Cook and prepare rotisserie chickens, ribs, and entrees using commercial ovens and rotisserie equipment; coat ribs with barbecue sauce and mix ingredients by hand
• Package, wrap, weigh, seal, and label products using an automated wrapping machine; stock and rotate the display case
• Monitor finished products to ensure department consistency and quality standards are met; comply with health codes including sanitation, temperatures, and pull dates
• Restock and assemble large boxes of ingredients and supplies in the prep area
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment; clean and sanitize equipment using approved cleaning agents and the 3-compartment or power soak sink
• Clean the deli area by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and emptying drain screens and trash; operate the trash compactor and cardboard bailer
• Document production on daily forms; fill out time and temperature records; complete sanitation checklists after final cleanup
• Provide prompt and courteous member service at all times
• Assist in other areas of the department and warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for someone who takes food safety, cleanliness, and consistency seriously. This role is entry-level with no prior experience required, making it a solid opportunity for candidates eager to learn in a structured food retail environment. The key requirement to have in place before your first day is your Food Safety Certification.

• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required and must be obtained before or on the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred but not mandatory
• No prior experience required — Costco will train you on their specific processes and equipment
• Ability to follow established formulas, diagrams, and sanitation procedures with consistency
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physical environment involving lifting, standing, and repetitive tasks
• Strong attention to detail when monitoring product quality, temperatures, and labelling accuracy

How to Apply

To apply for this Service Deli Clerk position at Costco in Toronto, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date before submitting your application.

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