Grocery is one of the most reliably hiring sectors in Toronto year-round. Chains need cashiers, stock clerks, deli counter staff, and produce associates on a rolling basis, and many offer union membership, benefits, and seniority-based wage increases once you're in. The employers below have active openings as of May 2026.
Grocery stores currently hiring in Toronto
Sourced from Indeed Canada and employer career pages. Verify openings directly before applying as positions fill quickly.
Loblaws
Cashier, Customer Service Representative · Multiple Toronto locations · Part-time
Loblaws is one of the largest grocery employers in Canada with multiple Toronto stores including Maple Leaf Gardens, St. Clair, and Leslie. Both cashier and stock clerk roles are posted frequently. Employees are represented by UFCW Local 1006A, which provides collective agreement wages with step increases based on hours worked.
View openings at Loblaws careers →Metro
Cashier, Clerk · Multiple Toronto locations · Part-time
Metro operates grocery stores and Food Basics locations across Toronto. Employees are represented by UFCW Canada, with a negotiated wage grid and benefits after qualifying hours. Metro also hires for deli counter and bakery roles in addition to cashier and stocking positions.
View openings at Metro careers →Sobeys / FreshCo
Cashier, Stock Clerk · Toronto and Scarborough · Part-time
Empire Company operates both Sobeys (full-service) and FreshCo (discount) banners in Toronto. Sobeys locations in the city are unionized under UFCW. FreshCo locations in Scarborough and North York tend to hire at a higher volume for entry-level cashier and stock roles. Both post through the Sobeys careers portal.
View openings at Sobeys careers →No Frills
Cashier, General Clerk · Multiple Toronto locations · Part-time
No Frills stores are independently franchised under the Loblaws banner. Each location hires separately, so you may need to apply to multiple stores in your area. Starting pay is at or just above Ontario minimum wage. UFCW coverage varies by franchise location.
Search No Frills openings on Indeed →Real Canadian Superstore
Cashier, Stock · Weston, Etobicoke · Part-time and full-time
Real Canadian Superstore locations on the outskirts of Toronto (Weston Road, Lawrence and Dufferin) hire consistently for cashier and stock roles. Being a Loblaws-banner store, the application flows through the Loblaws careers portal. These high-volume stores offer more shift variety and occasional full-time opportunities.
View openings at Loblaws careers →Whole Foods Market
Team Member · Yorkville and Hazelton Lanes · Part-time
Whole Foods (owned by Amazon) hires through Amazon Jobs. Toronto locations include the flagship on Avenue Road in Yorkville. Roles cover prepared foods, grocery, and customer service. Starting pay is above Ontario minimum, and Amazon Prime membership is included for eligible team members.
View Whole Foods openings on Amazon Jobs →Longo's
Customer Service Associate · Toronto and Mississauga · Part-time
Longo's is an Ontario-based independent chain known for prepared food counters and a premium grocery offering. Their Maple Leaf Square (downtown) and Leaside locations hire for customer service, deli, and floral roles. Non-union, with a family business culture.
View openings at Longo's careers →Nations Experience
Cashier, Stock · Lawrence Ave West and Sheppard · Part-time
Nations Experience is an independent grocer specializing in international and Caribbean foods. Their Toronto locations hire cashiers and stock clerks on a rolling basis. Walk-in applications are accepted at store level and are often the fastest route to an interview.
Search Nations Experience on Indeed →What grocery workers in Toronto actually earn
Ontario's general minimum wage is $17.60/hour as of October 2025. Cashier and general clerk roles at most Toronto grocery chains start at $17.60–$18.50/hr. Unionized chains (Metro, Sobeys, Loblaws) have negotiated wage grids where pay increases automatically after a set number of hours worked, typically reaching $19–$21/hr after two to three years.
Deli counter and prepared foods roles typically start at $18–$21/hr due to the additional skill and food safety certification involved. Whole Foods and Longo's tend to pay above the union grid for comparable roles. Department-level supervisors and team leads are in the $21–$25/hr range.
Union membership and benefits in unionized grocery
Metro, Sobeys, and Loblaws Toronto locations are represented by UFCW Canada (United Food and Commercial Workers). Union membership means access to a collective agreement that specifies minimum wages, vacation entitlements, scheduling protections, and a seniority system that governs shift selection and layoff order.
Dues are deducted from each paycheque (typically 1.5–2% of gross earnings). Benefits including dental and extended health usually kick in after accumulating a set number of hours, which varies by collective agreement. For workers who stay, the seniority system meaningfully improves scheduling over time.
How to apply for grocery jobs in Toronto
Apply online through each chain's careers portal for the major banners. No Frills and independent stores sometimes accept walk-in resumes. If you are also open to cashier-focused roles at pharmacies or big-box stores, see our stores currently hiring cashiers in Toronto for a broader set of options. Browse all open grocery and retail roles on CanuckHire.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need food handler certification to work at a Toronto grocery store?
A basic Food Handler Certificate from Toronto Public Health is not required for most cashier and stock roles, but it is required for deli counter, hot food, and prepared food positions. The certification costs around $35 and takes a half day online. Getting it before you apply for food-department roles makes you a stronger candidate.
What is the starting wage at unionized Toronto grocery stores?
Starting wages at UFCW-represented grocery chains in Toronto are typically $17.60 to $18.50/hour, which is at or slightly above Ontario minimum wage. The benefit of unionized grocery is the wage grid: hours worked automatically push your rate higher, reaching $19 to $21/hour for cashiers after two to three years without needing to negotiate.
Are grocery jobs in Toronto full-time or part-time?
Most entry-level grocery postings in Toronto are part-time. Chains hire part-time heavily because they need coverage across long store hours seven days a week. Full-time roles exist but are often awarded by seniority in unionized stores. If full-time grocery work is the goal, starting part-time and accumulating seniority is the typical path.
What shifts do Toronto grocery stores need covered?
Toronto grocery stores run long hours, often 7 AM to 11 PM daily. The heaviest cashier demand is during weekday evenings and all day on weekends. Overnight and 5 AM stocking shifts exist at larger stores and often carry a small shift premium of $0.50 to $1.50/hour above the base rate.
Is it easier to get hired at a unionized or non-union grocery store?
Neither is universally easier, but non-union independents like Longo's and Nations Experience can move faster because there is no HR system or collective agreement intake process. Unionized chains often batch their hiring and may take two to four weeks from application to start. If you need a job quickly, applying to both simultaneously is the most effective strategy.