Deli Production Team Lead | Rosedale

Summerhill Market • Toronto, ON

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Summerhill Market is a Toronto boutique grocer known for scratch-made prepared foods, freshly baked treats, and on-trend ingredients. The Rosedale location has a busy Deli Production operation responsible for crafting premium cheese products, deli items, and specialty charcuterie offerings. The company is looking for an experienced, hands-on Deli Production Team Lead to oversee daily production, manage inventory and ordering, and support a small team while working directly in the production of high-quality deli and cheese products.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of deli, cheese, kitchen prep, or grocery production experience
• Experience cutting and wrapping cheese; knowledge of specialty cheeses is considered an asset
• Strong knife skills and safe food handling practices
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organization
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Flexible availability including mornings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to lift and carry products and stand for extended periods

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of specialty cheeses

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Deli Production operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong teamwork
• Perform hands-on production, including cutting, portioning, wrapping, labeling, and packaging products
• Support production activities with a focus on approximately 60% cheese production and 40% deli packaging and prepared products
• Slice meats and cheeses as required
• Assemble premium charcuterie boards and specialty trays
• Manage inventory levels, product rotation, freshness, and waste control
• Place orders for cheese, deli items, packaging, and specialty ingredients
• Train, mentor, and support team members on production techniques, food safety, and quality standards
• Assign daily tasks and monitor workflow to ensure production deadlines are met
• Ensure proper labeling, dating, storage, and rotation procedures are followed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment
• Uphold all food safety, sanitation, health, and knife safety standards
• Collaborate with Store Management and the Deli Department on seasonal offerings and production needs
• Assist customers with product questions when required
• Support onboarding and development of new team members

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Employee discount on gourmet groceries and prepared meals
• Employer-paid benefits for full-time employees
• Flexible schedule
• A dynamic, inclusive workplace that celebrates its people
• Complimentary work swag
• Easily accessible store locations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed