Meat Cutter - Brandon Food Store

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with product selection, answering questions, fulfilling custom cutting requests, and processing special orders. Collaborate respectfully with Team Members to create a positive work environment and deliver a World Class Customer Experience.
• Cut, trim, grind, and prepare various meat products according to company standards, food safety requirements, and customer specifications while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Monitor product freshness and quality by rotating stock using first-in, first-out procedures, removing outdated products, and ensuring all meat products meet merchandising and food safety standards.
• Maintain attractive meat displays by merchandising products, ensuring proper pricing and labeling, building displays, and keeping department presentation standards consistent and appealing.
• Follow food safety regulations, sanitation standards, WHMIS requirements, and occupational health and safety procedures to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment.
• Assist with inventory management, ordering, waste reduction, shrink control, and accurate tracking of merchandise to support profitability and operational efficiency.
• Operate meat cutting equipment and tools safely and effectively while adhering to all company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Support overall department operations and work collaboratively with Team Members and leadership to ensure department goals are achieved.

Education and Experience:

• Completion of high school or equivalent is preferred.
• Previous experience in meat cutting, butchery, food processing, or food retail is preferred.
• Experience operating meat cutting equipment, grinders, slicers, saws, and related tools is considered an asset.
• Food Safety Certification (FoodSafe Level 1 or equivalent) is considered an asset.
• WHMIS certification or training is preferred.
• Knowledge of safe knife handling, meat preparation, and processing techniques.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development within the retail food industry.
• Retail meat department environment requiring prolonged standing, walking, bending, reaching, lifting, and repetitive movements.
• Regular work in refrigerated environments and around sharp tools and equipment.
• May be required to lift and carry items up to 25 kg (50 lbs) or more while adhering to safe lifting practices.
• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Competencies:

• Customer Focus: Provides exceptional customer service and builds positive relationships with customers through product knowledge and service excellence.
• Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of product quality, freshness, food safety, and presentation.
• Collaborates: Works effectively with Team Members and leadership to achieve department goals and support operational success.
• Communicates Effectively: Shares information clearly, listens actively, and responds professionally to customers and colleagues.
• Drives Results: Completes work efficiently, maintains productivity, and contributes to sales growth and department performance.
• Food Safety Awareness: Consistently follows food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards.
• Reliability: Demonstrates accountability, dependability, and a strong work ethic.

• A Competitive Compensation and Benefit Package: Our Team Members receive competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package which includes Group Life Insurance, Short- & Long-Term Disability, Extended Health and Dental, and an employer-contributed pension plan matched at 6% of salary.
• Inclusive Work Environment: At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
• Professional Development: We provide opportunities for learning, growth, and career development while fostering a culture of teamwork and innovation.
• Additional Offerings: Team Member Purchase Rebate Program, Team Member Volunteer Incentive Program, Home Centre Preferred Pricing, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and Team Member Fitness Rebate of up to $100 per year toward eligible health and fitness purchases.

About Us

Heritage Co-op 1997 Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. As a member-owned organization, our profits stay local and are returned to our members. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources team.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.