Meat Expert

Longo's; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages and flexibleBenefits

Career advancement opportunities

Team oriented culture

Celebrates and rewards team members

Job summary

Longo’s is seeking a Meat Expert in the Toronto area to engage guests, cut a variety of meats, and help display and package products with precision and care.

The role emphasizes guest-focused service, knowledge of different meat cuts, and adherence to food safety standards in a dynamic retail environment. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Proficient in meat cutting across species.
• Expert use of a bandsaw for cuts and displays.
• Strong guest service and communication skills.
• Culinary background is an asset.
• Reliable team player with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Engage guests in a friendly, professional manner and provide remarkable service.
• Cut and prepare a variety of meats for display and custom orders.
• Assist with department setup, displays, and maintaining attractive presentation.
• Advise guests on cuts, substitutes, portions, and preparation tips.
• Ensure dating, stock rotation, and freshness through regular checks.
• Maintain food safety, health, and workplace safety standards.

Skills

Meat cutting

Guest service

Teamwork

Bandsaw use

Quality control

Tools

Bandsaw

Job description

We are looking for a Meat Expert who is passionate about food and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team environment!

Longo’s strives to provide remarkable service to Guests and look for candidates who are passionate about food and have outstanding guest service skills. If this sounds like you, come join our growing team!

Position: Meat Expert

As a Meat Expert, your primary responsibilities will include:

• As a primarily guest-facing role, the Meat Expert is responsible for engaging with Guests in a friendly and professional manner, consistently delivering remarkable service.
• Sharing your knowledge of various meat cuts and recommending appropriate options based on Guests’ preferences and serving needs.
• Expertly cutting a variety of meats across all species for both display and custom Guest requests.
• Offering suitable product substitutes and helpful suggestions to meet individual Guest needs and preferences.
• Preparing specialty and custom meat cuts to order, ensuring precision and presentation quality.
• Advising Guests on proper cutting techniques, portion sizes, and preparation tips to elevate their cooking experience.
• Offering product samples and recommendations to assist Guests in making confident, informed purchasing decisions.
• Assisting with department setup, product displays, and maintaining a visually appealing presentation.
• Assisting with department closing procedures.
• Monitoring product freshness through regular date checks and effective stock rotation.
• Adhering to all food safety, health, and workplace safety regulations.

What We're Looking For:

• Proficient in meat cutting, including all species, with expert use of a bandsaw.
• Skilled in preparing meat for both back-of-house and service case presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of meat cuts and a variety of meat types.
• Outstanding guest service skills with a warm, approachable demeanor.
• Strong understanding of raw materials, production techniques, and quality control standards.
• A dependable team player who excels in collaborative environments.
• A genuine passion for the food industry and a commitment to delivering high-quality products.
• Culinary background or experience is considered an asset

Work Environment:

• This position is based in a dynamic retail store setting.
• Availability for evening and weekend shifts is required

Why join our team:

• Competitive wages and flexible benefits
• Opportunity to advance your career
• A team that cares and treats you like family
• Culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Celebrates and rewards our Team Members

Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Mail: 8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON, L4H 3M6