Senior Meat Cutter & Mentor — Fresh Foods

Pete-S-Frootique-; Halifax; Sur place; CAD 42 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to support the Meat & Seafood Manager in daily operations. You will cut, trim, label, and merchandise meat products while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role offers mentoring opportunities, accurate record-keeping, and a fast-paced retail environment. Experience with meat cutting and knife skills is essential, with a proactive, detail-focused mindset for success.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Meat Cutter or in a retail meat department.
• Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat cutting techniques.
• Thorough understanding of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and safe food handling.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience training or mentoring team members is considered an asset.
• Positive attitude with a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work with minimal supervision.
• Basic math and computer skills.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and safely lift products as required.

Responsabilités

• Support the Meat & Seafood Manager in daily department operations.
• Help ensure department standards for product quality, food safety, cleanliness, and efficiency are consistently achieved.
• Maintain clear, effective communication within the Meat & Seafood team.
• Prioritize daily tasks, complete operational checklists, and proactively resolve issues as they arise.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and contribute ideas that enhance efficiency and productivity.
• Assist with departmental training to ensure team members are knowledgeable about products, food safety, and operational procedures.
• Cut, trim, prepare, package, and label meat products to company standards.
• Inspect incoming products to ensure quality and freshness.
• Monitor inventory rotation, shelf life, storage conditions, and temperature records.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, packaging, and labeling standards are followed.
• Build and maintain attractive, well-stocked displays that maximize sales while minimizing waste.
• Assist with inventory management to reduce overstock, out-of-stocks, shrink, and product loss.
• Participate in inventory counts and ensure proper stock rotation and storage.
• Follow company procedures for product recalls, documentation, and product disposal.
• Deliver exceptional customer service by greeting customers promptly and assisting with product selection.
• Provide knowledgeable recommendations on product cuts, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.
• Resolve customer concerns professionally and courteously.
• Build lasting relationships by creating a welcoming shopping experience.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organization throughout the department.
• Properly clean, sanitize, and maintain tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow daily cleaning schedules and complete required documentation.
• Receive, organize, and store products safely in coolers and freezers.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and follow all workplace health and safety procedures.
• Lead by example by embracing Pete's Culture of Caring and commitment to excellence.
• Support teammates and assist with additional duties as assigned by the Meat & Seafood Manager.

Connaissances

Knife skills

Customer service

Communication

Math & computer skills

Mentoring teammates

Attention to detail

Description du poste

Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods in Nova Scotia is seeking a skilled Meat Cutter to support the Meat & Seafood Manager in daily operations. You will cut, trim, label, and merchandise meat products while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role offers mentoring opportunities, accurate record-keeping, and a fast-paced retail environment. Experience with meat cutting and knife skills is essential, with a proactive, detail-focused mindset for success.