Job Description

As a Deli Clerk with the Tofino Co-op, you are responsible for preparing, slicing, wrapping, weighing, pricing, and merchandising the deli products. At Tofino Co-op, it is our priority to provide only the freshest and highest quality products.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepare, wrap, price and stock product as required and assigned
• Move and put away freight upon arrival according to Health Standards
• Use of Deep Fryer, preparing hot meals for guests
• Maintain and display all types of meat products according to standards
• Provide proper maintenance of equipment, monitor case temperatures and clean equipment regularly
• Be familiar with and adhere to all sanitation and personal hygiene policies of the co-op and government legislation
• Advise the manager when orders for replenishment of inventory are required and ensure proper mark-down reports
• Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude
• Be dependable for all scheduled shifts
• Provide outstanding courteous customer service
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Food preparation experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Attention to detail
• A secondary school diploma is preferred
• Previous retail experience is considered an asset

Working Conditions:

• Flexible - must be willing to work a variety of hours, including weekends and holidays based on the needs of the business

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift for up to 8 hours
• Use of Deep Fryer, hot oil, as needed (with Proper PPE)
• Physically demanding; frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending stairs

What Tofino Co-op Offers:

• Full Benefits Plan including Health and Wellness Benefits, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance;
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (7.5% Matched);
• Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly;
• Tuition Assistance;
• Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online by May 29, 2026 The starting wage is $20.50.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Tofino Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

Tofino Consumers Co-operative Association is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here. To learn more about who we are, visit www.tofinoco-op.crs