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During my time at Mercato Fresh, I often found it difficult to feel motivated about coming to work. Unfortunately, the management team created a negative atmosphere that affected many employees. Expectations were often unrealistic, especially for new hires who were still learning their roles.

On my second day, for example, I was preparing food while trying to follow a recipe book on my own. When a manager came through the kitchen, I politely greeted him, unaware of who he was since we hadn’t been introduced. Instead of offering guidance, he publicly reprimanded me in front of my coworkers for working too slowly. Feedback is important, but I felt the situation could have been handled more respectfully, especially so early in my training.

Over time, I came to understand why Mercato Fresh is constantly hiring — employee morale is quite low, and it shows in the turnover. Additionally, I found it ironic that much of the store’s produce and other products are sourced from the United States, despite their emphasis on being a “local” community market.

Overall, my experience was disappointing, and I hope management takes steps to improve communication, training, and workplace culture for future employees.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Mercato Fresh ownership are inclusive and create opportunities to grow and advance. They always to listen to feedback to support a positive workplace, positive team atmosphere, and provide support when it is needed. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Grocery is an ever changing job. Price changes and new inventory keep you on your toes. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Positive. Inclusive. Supportive. It’s nice to work for a locally owned company and be seen and known. Relationships in both directions are honest. A great place to walk into every morning. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy and productive. There is a sense of accomplishment at the end of every shift.

I had a very positive experience working at Mercato Fresh. The company fosters a friendly and supportive work environment where employees are treated with respect and encouraged to do their best. The team atmosphere made coming to work enjoyable, and I always felt appreciated for my contributions.

One of the things I valued most was the opportunity to develop customer service and teamwork skills while working alongside dedicated coworkers. Management was approachable and helpful, creating a workplace where communication and collaboration were encouraged.

Overall, Mercato Fresh is a great place to work for anyone looking for a positive environment, strong teamwork, and valuable experience in the grocery and retail industry.


Working at Mercato Fresh has been a great experience. The workplace is welcoming, fast-paced, and team-oriented. Management is supportive and always willing to help employees succeed and grow. The staff work well together, creating a positive and respectful environment where everyone feels valued.
I enjoyed interacting with customers and being part of a company that takes pride in providing fresh, high-quality products and excellent service. The company offers flexible scheduling, fair expectations, and opportunities to learn new skills.
Overall, I highly recommend Mercato Fresh to anyone looking for a positive workplace with a strong team culture and a commitment to customer satisfaction.

The owners make it extremely difficult to want to stay.  I usually stay at a job for 2+ yrs, this is the first one I was in and out of in less than 6 months.  The staff looked miserable during my interview, and after working with them for a month and getting over the honey moon period with the owners and managers, I knew why, bc I was miserable too.  Staff discount is only 5% on certain items and departments, so I couldn't use it most of the time and when I did use it, only $0.25 - $1.00 was taken off my bill, so it wasn't even worth it.  The health benefits is ridiculous  and once again, not worth the $ that I had to pay into it...I didn't even get a chance to use it before I was out the door.  Overall I regret working here and I'd never recommend it to anyone else.

A typical day is clocking in and running your butt off you're entire shift. Demands are high and expectations are even higher. Very stressful. No communication at all. Some of the management is good the others need to learn to listen and do better. The hardest part of the job is being yelled at everyday for nothing, the demands of the job, and the stress. The most enjoyable part is the general staff and going home. There are cliques but it's mostly management and department heads. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
The best part of working at Mercato is being done work everyday at 4:00 pm

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Very volatile place to work, people being fired daily and replaced. you can be a favourite one day and the next  day fired. One person was fired one day while at work by text.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The staff are great people who work hard, but the environment created by management and ownership is toxic

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Cooking and preparing various foods

 Working at Marcato Fresh has been a wonderful experience. The team is supportive, management values employees, and the work environment is positive and welcoming. I've gained valuable skills, enjoyed opportunities for growth, and appreciated being part of a company that cares about both its staff and customers. Highly recommended as a great place to work.


I did not enjoy my time at Mercato Fresh.  I did not receive a pay raise while there, but did have many new responsibilities added to my position.  I never received a weekend or evening off, even though I was told in my interview I would.  I found it extremely difficult to plan time with my family as I would be called in frequently due to being understaffed.  I was greatly relieved when I was fired  and would never go back.

The manager in my department would never come to me themselves when they had a problem with me, they would always pass it off to someone else. You would be told multiple different things from multiple people and would always be unsure what way was right. And then get in trouble for doing something the way someone else told you, because it wasn’t the way the department manager wanted it done. 

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Cuisinier 1 salary reported	$21.50 per hour
Boulanger-pâtissier 1 salary reported	$25.00 per hour
Charcutier 6 salaries reported	$18.53 per hour
Boucher 1 salary reported	$23.50 per hour
Commis 1 salary reported	$21.50 per hour

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