Meat Cutter

Seafood City Supermarket; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage of $17.00 per hour

10 days vacation per year

Private health care insurance coverage

Job summary

Seafood City Supermarket is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter in Winnipeg. You will prepare standard and specialty cuts of meat, ensuring quality and showcasing traditional Filipino meats. The ideal candidate has at least three years of butchering experience and knowledge of specific Asian cuts.

This role offers a competitive wage of $17.00 per hour, with additional benefits including health coverage for out-of-province applicants and vacation days. Join our expanding team dedicated to exceptional service and quality!

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in butchering, handling, processing and packing of meat products.
• Able to lift up to 50lbs independently, or up to 75lbs with assistance.
• Experience using meat cutting equipment, such as a band saw, grinder, and slicer.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, de-bone, slice, and grind meats according to specifications.
• Prepare special cuts of meat preferred by Filipino and other Asian consumers.
• Observe food safety standards and regulations in handling meat products.

Skills

Butchering experience

Knowledge of Filipino and Asian meat cuts

Manual dexterity

Communication skills in English

Education

Completion of secondary school

Tools

Meat cutting equipment

Job description

Established in 1989, Seafood City is a U.S.-based chain of full-service supermarkets with 27 locations across the United States. We specialize in Filipino food and products, while offering a growing selection of imported Asian goods and North American staples. Each store contains a food court, which offers a variety of freshly prepared Filipino dishes.

Seafood City launched its first Canadian store in Mississauga, Ontario, in 2017. Due to its resounding success, Seafood City has opened additional locations in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Calgary Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, and Scarborough, Ontario.

Position

You will be responsible for preparing standard and specialty cuts of meat for display and sale in our supermarket. Your duties include the following:

• Participate in training of new meat cutters;
• Cut, trim, de-bone, slice, and grind meats according to company and customer specifications;
• Prepare special cuts of meat preferred by Filipino and other Asian consumers, such as Adobo Cut, Cross-cut Bulalo, Bopis, Beef Tapa, Pork or Chicken Tocino, Lechon Kawali, Pork Long Feet, Pork Ham Leg, and Filipino Carne Asada;
• Arrange cuts of meat in display cases, rotate products, and restock as required to meet customer needs;
• Respond to customer inquiries and make product recommendations;
• Prepare marinades using specific Filipino and Asian ingredients, and marinate meats according to size and cut of meat;
• Operate and maintain meat-cutting tools (e.g. knives) and equipment (e.g. band saw, meat grinder, auto-wrapper, temperature‑controlled display racks) in accordance with safety and sanitation standards;
• Observe strict food safety standards and regulations in the thawing, handling, preparation and processing of meat products;
• Clean and sanitize work area and equipment in accordance with health and safety standards and regulations;
• Monitor quality of meat products received from suppliers to ensure it meets company specifications, and notify Department Supervisor of any concerns.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who can meet the following minimum requirements:

• Completion of secondary school;
• At least three (3) years of experience in butchering, handling, processing and packing of meat products;
• Knowledge of distinct Filipino and Asian cuts of meat such as Adobo Cut, Cross‑cut Bulalo, Bopis, Beef Tapa, Pork or Chicken Tocino, Lechon Kawali, Pork Long Feet, Pork Ham Leg, and Filipino Carne Asada;
• Experience using meat cutting equipment, such as a band saw, grinder, and slicer;
• Manual dexterity for cutting and trimming;
• Able to lift up to 50lbs independently, or up to 75lbs with assistance;
• Basic ability to communicate in English (spoken and written).

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package, which includes the following:

• Wage: $17.00 per hour, based on 8 hours per day and 40 hours per week (wages are subject to periodic and incremental raises)
• Overtime Rate: $25.5 per hour, after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week
• 10 days of vacation per year
• Roundtrip transportation costs for out of province applicants
• Private health care insurance coverage for out of province applicants (equal to the Manitoba provincial health insurance plan) until such a time that the applicant is eligible for Manitoba provincial health insurance.