Meat Specialist

Save-On-Foods; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid weekly salary

Benefits & pension eligibility

Wellness program

Educational reimbursement & scholarsh

Opportunities to learn and grow

Job summary

PriceSmart Foods in Burnaby, BC is hiring a Meat Specialist to support the department with cutting, slicing, trimming and customer service excellence. You will work with knives, cutters, meat saws and grinders to maintain quality and efficiency.

The role requires open availability for 40 hours per week, with responsibilities in merchandising, inventory, safety, and cost control while mentoring team members and contributing to the department's business plan.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience operating meat saws, grinders and knives.
• Ability to identify different meat cuts and portions.
• Passion for great food and outstanding customer service.
• Strong work ethic with a proactive attitude.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and stock management.

Responsibilities

• Support the Meat department and programs, including cutting, slicing and trimming meat products.
• Use equipment such as knives, cutters, meat saws and grinders.
• Coach and mentor team members to maintain a positive work environment.
• Meet operational standards in merchandising, customer service, cleanliness and safety.
• Manage department costs including food, labour and packaging.

Skills

Meat cutting

Customer service

Team mentorship

Food safety

Merchandising

Education

Food Safe Certification

Tools

Meat saws

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:

$19.25 - $22.60

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

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.