Posted June 24, 2025

Various Positions: Grocery (FT/PT) - 25 025

Company: Private Via Employment Hamilton
Wage: 18
Time: Full Time (30+ Hours a Week)
Hours per Week: 40
Public Transport Accessible? Yes
Suitable for Students? No

Job Description

We are hiring for multiple roles in Hamilton and Burlington including; Fresh Meat Associate (Full-Time), Seafood Associate (Full- Time), Deli Associate (Full- time), Bistro Associate (Full- Time), Fresh Meat Department Head (Full- Time), Bistro Associate (Part- Time), Bakery Associate (Part- Time), Cashier (Part- Time), please see below for details.

The days & hours of work for each position will vary depending on the location’s hours of operation. Benefits are available after 6 months for Full-Time positions only (health, vision and dental).

Hamilton Store – Upper James:
Fresh Meat Department Head (Full-Time)

Job Summary: The role of the Department Head is to manage the operation of the assigned Denninger department efficiently and effectively to achieve Sales and Net Operating Profit (NOP) goals while giving customers an excellent shopping experience.

Plans daily and ongoing fresh meat production list and delegates tasks as required
Supervises and participates in regular fresh meat department duties, including customer service, daily cutting, preparing value added products and merchandising of fresh meat products
Monitors product rotation and discounting, escalating product feedback to the appropriate channel as applicable
Responsible for departmental ordering to support the Company’s Merchandising and Promotional strategies
Participate in regular department head meetings to address company objectives and departmental needs
Responsible for expense control in the department including but not limited to labor and operational expenses and preventative maintenance
Provide training to new and existing Associates on Company best practices, company expectations as well as policy adherence
Provide performance management to ensure the department aligns with the Company Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles
Manages Departmental schedule and communicates staffing needs to Store Manager as required
Keyholder responsibilities including opening, closing an mid- shift duties
Other duties as assigned by management

Bistro Associate (Part-Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring all customers at the Bistro are served in a courteous and efficient manner.

Serves customers meals and other products in the Bistro.
Food preparation and meal service.
Ensures that the Bistro counter display is well stocked in a visually appealing manner.
Ensures proper product rotation in the Bistro counter and coolers.
Assists with cash transactions.
Monitor quality of product and report any concerns to the Bistro Department Supervisor.
May assist with Curbside orders.
All other duties as assigned by Management.

Bakery Associate (Part-Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing, packaging and serving products in the bakery. Also responsible for serving customers at the bakery in a courteous and friendly manner. Job

Assists customers in the selection of bakery products and other products sold in the bakery.
Weighs, prices and wraps bakery products selected by customers.
Weighs, prices and wraps bakery products to be merchandised in the self serve.
Bakes fresh products daily.
Ensures that the Bakery counter display is well stocked in a visually appealing manner with proper regard to product rotation.
Monitor quality of product and report any concerns to the Department Head.
All other duties as assigned by Management.

Cashier (Part-Time)

Job Summary: The Cashier is responsible for customer service at the checkout in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner

Scan items into the Point of Sale scanner to determine how much a customer owes Denninger’s for their purchase.
Collect payment for the customer purchase.
Ensures that customers are processed through the checkout in a friendly, courteous and efficient manner.
Informs Department Head of all items that are not scanning properly.
Ensures that the checkout area is kept clean and stocked at all times.
Bags and boxes groceries or Bistro items.
May perform pickups or day end cash balancing as required.
General housekeeping (sweeping, mopping, restroom maintenance).
May assist with Curbside orders.
All other duties as directed by Store Management.

Hamilton Store – King Street East:
Bistro Associate (Full-Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring all customers at the Bistro are served in a courteous and efficient manner.

Serves customers meals and other products in the Bistro.
Food preparation and meal service.
Ensures that the Bistro counter display is well stocked in a visually appealing manner.
Ensures proper product rotation in the Bistro counter and coolers.
Assists with cash transactions.
Monitor quality of product and report any concerns to the Bistro Department Supervisor.
May assist with Curbside orders.
All other duties as assigned by Management.

Burlington Store – Guelph Line:
Fresh Meat Associate (Full-Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for packaging/over-wrapping/labelling and merchandising self service areas and creating value-added products. Also responsible for serving customers at the Meat Counter in a courteous and friendly manner. Assist in loading and unloading of trucks

Assists customers in the selection of cuts of meat and other products sold at the meat counter.
Weighs, prices and wraps products selected by customers.
Monitor quality of product and report any concerns to the Department Head.
May use slicers, saws, knives and tenderizers.
Assists in the end of day clean up and storage of meats for the Meat Counter
Assists in the stocking of the self service counter of vacuum packed meat and kitchen items and ensures proper product rotation.
May prepare special orders for customers.
Ensures that the Meat Counter area and meat coolers are safe, clean, sanitary and visually appealing.
May assist with Curbside orders.
Other duties as directed by Store Management.

Seafood Associate (Full-Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing Seafood and Value added Fresh Meat products, packaging/over-wrapping/labelling and merchandising service and self service areas. Also responsible for serving customers at the Seafood & Meat Counter in a courteous and friendly manner.

Assists customers in the selection of cuts of seafood and other products sold at the meat counter.
Weighs, prices and wraps products selected by customers.
Assists with the ordering and inventory management of the fresh and frozen seafood products
Assists with the preparation of value added meat products to maximize product freshness and rotation
Monitor quality of product and report any concerns to the Department Head.
May use slicers, saws, knives and tenderizers.
Assists in the end of day clean up and storage of seafood & meats for the Meat Counter
Assists in the stocking of the self service counter of packed meat and kitchen items and ensures proper product rotation.
May prepare special orders for customers.
Ensures that the Seafood, Meat Counter area and meat coolers are safe, clean, sanitary and visually appealing.
May assist with Curbside orders.
Other duties as directed by Store Management.

Deli Associate (Full-Time)

Job Summary: Responsible for packaging, weighing and merchandising at the Deli counter. Also responsible for serving all customers in a courteous and efficient manner.

Assists customers in the selection of deli and fresh meat products.
Ensures that customers at the Deli counter are served in a prompt and courteous manner.
Slicing, packaging and weighing product.
May assist with the slicing, weighing and vacuum packing product for the Self Serve department.
May assist with Curbside orders.
Ensure that the Deli counter display is well stocked in a visually appealing manner with proper regard to product rotation.
Monitor quality of product and report any concerns to the Deli Department Supervisor.
All other duties as assigned by Management.

Requirements & Prerequisites

Hamilton Store – Upper James:
Fresh Meat Department Head (Full-Time)

A minimum of 2 years service in a similar retail environment, supervisory experience is an asset.
A minimum of 2 years experience in a Meat Cutter role.
Food Handlers certification is an asset.
Excellent knife skills are required.
Formal education in a Culinary or Meat Cutting program is an asset.
Must be comfortable working with meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken and Seafood).
Experience working with equipment such as a grinder, power saw, slicer and/or tenderizer is an asset.
Proven leadership skills and ability to delegate
Demonstrates professionalism throughout all levels of the organization
Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders. Bend and twist neck and waist, reach above and below shoulders and squat.
Bend and lift loads, not to exceed 50 pounds. Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Bistro Associate (Part-Time)

Experience working with ovens, knives, grills is an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and other departments within the organization.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
Bend and twist the upper body, reach above and below shoulders.
Bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds.
Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

Bakery Associate (Part-Time)

Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Basic math skills are required.
Experience working with bread slicers, weight scales, ovens is an asset.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
Bend and twist the upper body, reach above and below shoulders.
Bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds.
Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Cashier (Part-Time)

Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and other departments within the organization.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Basic math skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Ability to work under pressure.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and other departments within the organization.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Basic math skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Ability to work under pressure.

Hamilton Store – King Street East:
Bistro Associate (Full-Time)

Experience working with ovens, knives, grills is an asset.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and other departments within the organization.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
Bend and twist the upper body, reach above and below shoulders.
Bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds.
Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation

Burlington Store – Guelph Line:
Fresh Meat Associate (Full-Time)

Must be comfortable working with meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken and Seafood).
Experience working with equipment such as a grinder, power saw, slicer and/or tenderizer is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and other departments within the organization.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
Bend and twist the upper body, reach above and below shoulders.
Bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds.
Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Seafood Associate (Full-Time)

Must be comfortable working with meat (Beef, Pork, Chicken and Seafood).
Experience working with equipment such as a grinder, power saw, slicer and/or tenderizer is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, staff and other departments within the organization.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Bend and stoop to grasp objects and climb ladders.
Bend and twist the upper body, reach above and below shoulders.
Bend and lift loads, up to 50 pounds.
Push and pull carts weighing up to 100 pounds.
Repetitive use of hands for grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
Environmental exposure to extreme temperatures (coolers, ovens, freezer, outdoors, etc.)

Deli Associate (Full-Time)

Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Basic math skills are required.
Experience working with slicers and vacuum pack machines is considered an asset.
Experience working at a Deli counter is an asset.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.
Strong customer service skills are required.
Ability to work independently and part of a team.
Basic math skills are required.
Experience working with slicers and vacuum pack machines is considered an asset.
Experience working at a Deli counter is an asset.
Available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the store.

How To Apply

This private posting is available to individuals who are currently registered with Employment Hamilton. If interested in applying, contact your employment counsellor directly, quoting posting #25 025, along with the store location and the job title that you are applying for

If you are not registered with an Employment Hamilton counsellor but would like to learn more about our services / how to register, call our office at 905-522-4902 to speak with an Employer Services Coordinator to get more information / determine your eligibility.

If you are already registered with another Employment Ontario Service Provider, ask your counsellor to contact an Employer Services Coordinator at Employment Hamilton and we will work together to help you apply.

If calling after hours, please leave a message in the general mailbox by pressing 8 – include your full name, phone number and quote posting #25 025.