Meat Cutter

STONG'S MARKETS LIMITED; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Stong's Market in Vancouver is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to join our team. You will cut meat, weigh, price, and package orders, while assisting customers with product choices and preparation methods.

We value strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to maintain safe, organized displays in a fast-paced grocery setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Journeyman certificate or verifiable experience as a Meat Cutter required.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with meat selection and cut products to customer specs.
• Package, weigh, and price customer orders.
• Maintain knives and equipment in safe, clean condition.
• Provide information on different cuts and cooking methods.
• Keep display cases clean and well-rotated for safety and appeal.
• Support inventory and backroom tasks as needed.
• Contribute to store appearance and organization.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Education

High school diploma

Journeyman certificate

Tools

Meat grinders

Knives

Saws

Job description

We are looking for a skilled Meat Cutter join ourteam!This role's responsibilitiesinclude performing quality inspections, using meat grinders, knives, saws, andother tools to cut meat down into smaller portions, weigh, price, and packagecuts, and ensure that displays and signage are attractive and eye-catching. Thesuccessful candidate will also speak to customers to determine their needs,provide advice regarding proper cuts of meat and preparation methods.

To succeed as a Meat Cutter, we are looking for someonewho is great with customers, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented, with excellentcommunication skills and a strong understanding of meat quality, cuts, andpreparation.

If you feel that this describes you, we hope you apply!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist customers with meat selection includingcutting, trimming, and preparing products to customer specifications


• Package, weigh, and price customer orders


• Clean and maintain specialty knives andequipment


• Provide customers with information aboutdifferent types and cuts of meat, cooking methods, and preparation techniques


• Maintain display cases to health and safetystandards with proper product rotation


• Ensure the store isclean, safe and ready for shoppers


• Rotation, loading andunloading of meat department product


• Stock and replaceproducts to avoid any damages


• Backroom and inventorymanagement


• Assist the department with regular inventory count


• Assist with other departmental functions whichinclude but are not limited to rotating, stocking, cleaning and maintaining theappearance and organization of the store


• Performsother related duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Great attention to detail


• Good communication and people skills


• Excellent organizational skills and attention todetail.


• Excellent time management skills with a provenability to meet deadlines


• Availableto work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred


• Journeyman certificateor verifiable experience as a Meat Cutter required

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking


• Ability to lift between 20 - 90 pounds


• Comfortable working in a cold environment (coolers and freezers)


• Frequent bending, walking, standing, twisting, pushing, or pulling

About Us

Stong's Market is a locally owned, community focused grocerystore. We offer a wide variety of local and boutique products at our Vancouver,North Vancouver and Squamish locations. Our Stong's Market Express Departmentare experts at home delivery straight to your front door. The Stong's name hasa rich history with over 85 years of grocery experience and we are committed toa unique and family friendly grocery shopping experience

Our Commitment

Stong's Market is an Equal Opportunity employer committed todiversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive considerationfor employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexualorientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genderidentity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or locallaws.

Stong's Market is committed to working with and providingreasonable accommodations to individuals during the recruitment process. If youneed a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, pleasenotify the hiring manager when contacted for an interview.