Meat Cutter - Full Time

Metro Inc.; Kingston; On-site; CAD 20,002 - 28,488; Part time

Job summary

Metro Inc. in Kingston, ON is seeking a Meat Cutter to join the unionized meat department. This permanent position starts with an hourly wage of the local contract, with potential increases based on knowledge, skills, and experience.

You will cut, portion, and merchandise meat products while upholding quality and safety standards in a fast-paced setting. The role requires prior meat cutting experience and strong customer service.

Qualifications

• Prior meat cutting experience required.
• Meat product knowledge and merchandising experience considered an asset.
• Customer service driven with strong communication skills.
• Able to stand for prolonged periods and work flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products according to company standards.
• Portion and package meat products for retail display and customer orders.
• Maintain attractive, full, and well-organized meat displays.
• Ensure proper rotation of product (FIFO) to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Inspect product quality and remove items that do not meet company standards.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service, including product recommendations and cooking tips.
• Operate and maintain cutting equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health & safety procedures.
• Monitor proper storage conditions, including cooler and display case temperatures.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing product in coolers and prep areas.
• Ensure accurate pricing, labeling, and signage of all products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Support promotional activities and assist other departments as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Communication skills

Stand for long periods

Flexible shifts

Job description

Position Title: Meat Cutter - Full Time

Position Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: 48762

Banner: Metro

Employment Type: Permanent

This position is part of a unionized bargaining unit. The hourly wage for this position starts at $17.60 and is established in accordance with the collective agreement. Depending on a candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, and prior experience, a higher hourly wage may be offered. Any hourly wage offered for this role, whether starting or higher, will fall within the wage scale established for this position in accordance with the collective agreement.

This is a posting for an existing permanent part-time position.

Location: 310 Barrie St, Kingston, ON K7L 5L4

Shift: Days, Evenings & Weekends

Join Our Metro Team as a Meat Cutter!

Bring your expertise and passion for quality meats to Metro! As a Meat Cutter, you will play a key role in delivering an exceptional customer experience by preparing, cutting, and merchandising a variety of meat products to the highest standards of quality and freshness.

Our meat department is essential to Metro’s success, and we’re looking for skilled individuals who take pride in their craftsmanship and enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. If you are committed to quality, food safety, and excellent service, we want you on our team!

What You’ll Do

• Cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meat products according to company standards.
• Portion and package meat products for retail display and customer orders.
• Maintain attractive, full, and well-organized meat displays.
• Ensure proper rotation of product (FIFO) to maintain freshness and minimize shrink.
• Inspect product quality and remove items that do not meet company standards.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service, including product recommendations and cooking tips.
• Operate and maintain cutting equipment and tools safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to all food safety, sanitation, and health & safety procedures.
• Monitor proper storage conditions, including cooler and display case temperatures.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing product in coolers and prep areas.
• Ensure accurate pricing, labeling, and signage of all products.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Support promotional activities and assist other departments as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Prior meat cutting experience is required
• Meat product knowledge and merchandising experience considered an asset
• Customer service driven
• Strong Communication Skills
• Able to stand for prolonged periods
• Must be available to work flexible shifts which may include nights and weekends

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

Disclosure on Use of Artifical Intelligence in Recruitment:

METRO and certain third-party job boards we use incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for positions. The use of AI helps us efficiently review the large volume of applications we receive, ensuring that every candidate's profile is considered promptly and consistently. This technology supports our goal of providing an equitable and streamlined recruitment experience for all applicants. While AI tools support our recruitment procedures, all decisions throughout the process are made exclusively by METRO's Talent Acquisition team or METRO employees. At no stage does AI determine recruitment outcomes.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers. We will consider qualified applications from all walks of life to build the best team.