Meat Specialist

Kibbi; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Team discounts

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement

Growth opportunities

Job summary

PriceSmart Foods in Burnaby, BC is hiring a Meat Specialist for the Lougheed location. The successful candidate will work 40 hours per week with open availability.

You will support the Meat department with cutting, slicing and trimming, operate knives, cutters, meat saws and grinders, and coach teammates to deliver outstanding customer service and food safety. Knowledge of meat cuts and strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience operating meat saws, grinders and using knives.
• Ability to identify different meat cuts.
• Passion for great food and outstanding customer service.
• Strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Meat department and programs, including cutting, slicing and trimming meat products.
• Operate knives, cutters, meat saws and grinders.
• Coach, mentor and resource to team members while making it a fun place to work.
• Achieve operational standards (merchandising, customer service, cleanliness, food safety, ordering, receiving, shrink management, scheduling, health and safety).
• Control all department costs (food, labour, packaging).
• Serve as customer service role model and assist customers.
• Work with the Department Manager to achieve department business plan & financial targets.
• Participate in monthly stocktaking and inventory counts.

Skills

Meat cutting

Meat saws

Meat grinders

Knives

Customer service

Team coaching

Food safety

Basic computer skills

Mandarin/Cantonese (asset)

Tools

Meat saws

Meat grinders

Knives

Job description

PriceSmart Foods is your one stop grocery market offering an abundant selection of authentic Asian and national brand groceries at an exceptional value. Explore new taste traditions with the passionate team at PriceSmart Foods, a division of Pattison Food Group Ltd. and certified a Great Place to Work®.

We are hiring a Meat Specialist at our Lougheed PriceSmart Foods location in Burnaby, BC.

The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week.

You will be responsible for:

• Support the Meat department and programs, including cutting, slicing and trimming meat products.
• Use equipment such as knives, cutters, meat saws and grinders.
• Act as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members while making it a fun place to work.
• Achieve operational standards (e.g., merchandising/marketing, customer service, cleanliness, food safety, ordering, receiving, shrink management, scheduling, health and safety, etc.).
• Achieve and maintain responsibility for ordering and effectively controlling all department related costs (e.g. food, labour, packaging, etc.).
• Demonstrate a willingness to serve and assist in the service of customers as needed; serve as a customer service role model for department team members.
• Work with the Department Manager to achieve the department’s business plan with a focus on financial results and targeted objectives (e.g. sales, productivity, margin, expenses).
• Participate in monthly stocktaking and inventory counts.

You have:

• A minimum of 2 years experience operating meat saws, grinders and using knives.
• Ability to identify different meat cuts.
• Passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service.
• Strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude.
• Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile.
• Experience and/or knowledge with:
  • Merchandising and selling.
  • Inventory control, shrink management and stocktaking.
  • Food Safety.
  • Computer skills and experience (or a willingness to learn).
• Food Safe Certification (considered an asset).
• Fluent in Mandarin and/or Cantonese (considered an asset).

Here are some of the perks we have to offer:

• Get paid every Friday!
• Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
• Benefits & pension eligibility.
• Wellness and team member assistance program.
• Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn and grow.

Compensation Details:

$18.50 - $22.75

The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors.