meat counter clerk

Tarini Bros Meats Inc; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local butcher shop in Northeastern Ontario seeks an experienced individual to assist with customer service and merchandise preparation. The ideal candidate will possess a secondary school graduation certificate, relevant certifications, and excellent customer service skills. The role involves working 35 to 40 hours per week in a fast-paced environment, providing advice on products, and assisting in displays.

Qualifications

• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience working in a retail or butcher shop.
• WHMIS and Food Safety Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice about merchandise.
• Prepare merchandise for purchase.
• Assist in display of merchandise.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Adaptability

Manual dexterity

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Work details

• Work Term: Permanent
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 35 to 40 hours per week
• Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years

Work setting

• Specialty shop
• Retail business
• Butcher shop

Tasks

• Provide advice about merchandise
• Advertise and / or promote products, sales or services
• Provide customer service
• Assist in display of merchandise
• Prepare merchandise for purchase, rental or lease

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Food Safety Certificate

Type of product

• Food and food products

Area of work experience

• Cleaning

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Manual dexterity
• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Handling heavy loads
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Standing for extended periods

Weight handling

• Up to 23 kg (50 lbs)

Personal suitability

• Adaptability
• Collaborative
• Efficiency
• Goal-oriented
• Hardworking
• Integrity
• Outgoing
• Positive attitude
• Quick learner
• Time management
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Client focus
• Initiative
• Ability to multitask
• Punctuality
• Maturity
• Honesty

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you live near the job location?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?