Meat Cutter & Counter Specialist

Farm Boy Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

10% employee discount

On-the-job training

Internal promotions

Community involvement

Job summary

Farm Boy Inc. in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Meat Cutter to join our fresh-meat team. You will prepare and cut meats, maintain displays, and provide warm, engaging customer service to our guests.

We value accuracy, cleanliness, and teamwork. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, follow HACCP and safety guidelines, train fellow team members, and contribute to a welcoming, high-quality shopping experience for our customers.

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for delivering engaging and exceptional customer service.
• 1 - 3 years of related experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The ability to work independently while taking pride in exceptional quality, attention to detail, and cleanliness standards.
• A collaborative, team-oriented approach supported by strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced team environment while maintaining high service and quality standards.
• Thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on setting that involves multiple deadlines, extended periods of standing, heavy lifting, repetitive movement or tasks, frequent use of protective equipment or clothing, and work that is frequently performed in colder environments.
• Flexibility to work a dynamic schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Fluency in English; French language skills considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm, confident, and engaging customer service that reflects Farm Boy’s commitment to the best fresh shopping experience.
• Welcome, greet, and assist customers using Farm Boy Service Standards while sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm for our products.
• Prepare and cut meats for our service case, ensuring attractive displays and consistently high product standards.
• Package, stock, and rotate display counters and shelves so all products are finessed, fresh, and of exceptional quality.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized work and storage areas through general housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, and dishwashing.
• Follow all corporate policies and procedures with particular focus on Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP compliance, and proper equipment use.
• Train and mentor Team Members enrolled in the Meat Cutter development program, supporting skill development and operational excellence.
• Complete designated opening and closing procedures and provide support to fellow Team Members as needed.
• Assist the leadership team with operational duties, including inventory counts and supply ordering.
• Take on additional responsibilities on a periodic basis to support overall department operations.

Job description

Farm Boy Inc. in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Meat Cutter to join our fresh-meat team. You will prepare and cut meats, maintain displays, and provide warm, engaging customer service to our guests.

We value accuracy, cleanliness, and teamwork. You’ll work in a fast-paced environment, follow HACCP and safety guidelines, train fellow team members, and contribute to a welcoming, high-quality shopping experience for our customers.