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New Store Hiring Event - Food Basics Toronto

Toronto, ON
On-site
Posted Sep 30, 2026
1 position

$18 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Apply by: Oct 28, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Entry level

Job summary

Support store operations by stocking merchandise and creating product displays while helping customers in a fast-paced retail environment. Depending on the position, work in grocery, produce, front end, or meat departments and contribute to a customer-focused team.

Job details

Position Title: New Store Hiring Event - Food Basics Toronto Position Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: 49935 Banner: Food Basics Employment Type: Permanent This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $16.60 - $16.70 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement. Food Basics Toronto Hiring Event Be part of the action and make a difference serving our customers. At Food Basics, our store teams are key to our success. If you enjoy meeting new people, helping others, and working in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to meet you. Hiring Event Details Location: Stores New Location - Being held at street level (look for banners and signage) **Across from Kim's Conveinence** 265 Queen Steet East. Toronto M5A 1C5 Join Us Food Basics is opening a new location in Toronto and we're hiring for multiple permanent part-time and full-time opportunities. Visit our job fair to learn more about available positions, meet our hiring team, and explore career opportunities with us. Event Dates & Times Tuesday October 13th 2026 11am – 7pm EST Wednesday October 14th 2026 9am – 5 pm EST What To Bring Resume Smartphone Pen What To Wear Business Casual Important Information Interviews will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. Please bring both your resume and smartphone to the event. There is only paid parking available We look forward to meeting you. Available Opportunities We are hiring for permanent part-time and full-time positions : Grocery Clerk (FT & PT) , Produce Clerk (FT & PT) , Front End Clerk (PT) , Meat Clerk (PT) This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position is starting at $17.60 which is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether it is the starting wage or higher, will be within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement. Store Location: Food Basics (Metro Inc.) 265 Queen Steet East. Toronto M5A 1C5 General Qualifications Be customer service focused and enjoy helping others Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Have retail experience (considered an asset) Be able to stock merchandise and create product displays Demonstrate strong attention to detail and product knowledge Possess basic numeracy skills Have basic computer and cash register experience (considered an asset) Be able to lift up to 50 lbs Be comfortable standing for extended periods Be available to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Why Join Food Basics? Permanent part-time and full-time opportunities Supportive and team-oriented work environment Opportunities for growth and development The chance to be part of an exciting new store opening in Toronto Apply in person at our Hiring Event and discover the opportunities available at Food Basics. INDFB The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives. Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment: At METRO, we are commited to transparency and fairness in our hiring practices. In compliance with Ontario's Employment Standards Act (Bill 149), we disclose that METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes. METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team. We encourage you to let us know if your current condition requires accommodation in the recruitment process so that we can accommodate you. Please note that we will only contact those whose applications are selected. We respectfully request that agencies do not contact us or send us unsolicited applications.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates should be customer-service focused, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and demonstrate attention to detail, product knowledge, and basic numeracy. Retail experience and basic computer or cash register experience are assets; candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.