Good jobs, good money, good people
The food retail/wholesale industry is a great place to gain work experience, get exposure to different types of jobs and work environments—and earn decent wages while you do so. The hours are flexible, the work is interesting and the team environment gives you the chance to meet and work alongside great people.Many young people who start out in the industry take advantage of available training and development to build their skills and advance up the ladder—making their careers here. Best of all, the skills you develop can help you find work anywhere. The food retail/wholesale industry operates right across the country.
“My job in the food retail/wholesale industry”
Read the stories of youth who have found success in our sector.
Cashier
Sherri’s food retail/wholesale industry career goes back to high school, when she worked for two years as a cashier. When she finished school and moved cities, she transferred that experience to a different store and continued in that role for two years more. Today, she’s training to become a supervisor.
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Meat Department Clerk
Paul took a part-time job in the meat department at his local grocery store during high school, coming in after class to clean the meat-cutting machines. After four years with the company, he’s now a full-time employee with well-honed skills that have made him a valued member of his store’s team.
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