Meat Expert - *MUST BE AVAILABLE SUNDAYS*

Longo; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible benefits

Career advancement

Job summary

Longo is seeking a Meat Expert to join our dynamic retail team. The role focuses on engaging Guests with friendly, professional service while expertly cutting meats across species and presenting attractive cases.

You will share knowledge on meat cuts, provide recommendations, and prepare special cuts to order, ensuring precision and top presentation. Availability for evenings and weekends is required, with competitive wages and flexible benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficient in meat cutting across species with expert use of a bandsaw.
• Skilled in preparing meat for back-of-house and service case presentation.
• In-depth knowledge of meat cuts and meat types.
• Outstanding guest service skills with a warm, approachable demeanor.
• Culinary background is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Engage with Guests in a friendly and professional manner, delivering remarkable service.
• Share knowledge of meat cuts and suggest options based on Guests' preferences.
• Cut a variety of meats for display and custom Guest requests.
• Offer product substitutes and helpful suggestions to meet Guest needs.
• Prepare specialty and custom meat cuts to order with precision and presentation.
• Advise Guests on cutting techniques, portions, and preparation tips.
• Offer samples to assist Guests in making confident purchases.
• Assist with department setup, displays, and maintaining visuals.
• Assist with department closing procedures.
• Monitor product freshness with date checks and stock rotation.
• Adhere to food safety and workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Meat cutting

Guest service

Teamwork

Cutting techniques

Tools

Bandsaw operation

Meat preparation

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