At Mercato, we’re more than just a store — we’re an Adelaide institution. For over 50 years, we’ve been sharing the joy of Italian food, wine, and hospitality with our community. From our continental deli and retail shelves to our café and restaurant, everything we do is about inspiring people to eat, drink, and live the Italian way.

As we settle into our brand-new North Adelaide location, we’re looking for a motivated Casual Storeperson to join our team and help keep operations running smoothly behind the scenes.

What you’ll do:

Receive, inspect, and unpack incoming goods and materials

Stock the retail store accordingly to set merchandising criteria

Ensure appropriate stock rotation by monitoring use by dates for food products

Ensure that stock is well-presented, rotated regularly, and aligned with brand standards to create an inviting shopping environment

Promptly identify damaged stock and record as required

Accurately label and store items in designated areas within the warehouse

Lift, move, and handle stock safely and efficiently

Assist customers with product enquiries

What we’re looking for:

Physically fit and capable of manual handling tasks

Availability to work 3 days per week on a set roster

A proactive attitude with strong attention to detail

Previous experience in a similar role (highly regarded, but not essential)

A team player who values safety, reliability, and efficiency

Forklift licence (desirable)

How to apply
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and contribute to the success of our new store, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Mercato family.