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Requisition ID: 123803

Job Category: Retail - Meat

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Province: British Columbia (CA-BC)

Location: 4979 Arbutus Safeway

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Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering, which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top-quality products, superior service, and giving back to our communities has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those seeking an exciting career in food retail.

About Safeway:

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering, serving the needs of Canadians with over 1,500 stores across the country. Whether it's your first job or you’re looking for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to top-quality products, excellent customer service, and community involvement has established us as a preferred employer in food retail.

A day in the life of a Meat Production Specialist:

You will interact directly with customers, answering questions about grilling, nutrition, and more. Our highly skilled Meat Clerks are trained to prepare the outstanding quality selections that Safeway is known for. Join our team and help offer our customers some of our best-selling products.

Job Description

Experience

• Preference for candidates with previous Meat or Seafood experience
• Safeway-specific training will be provided

Key Responsibilities

• Uphold and comply with company procedures, standards, and policies
• Greet customers politely and professionally
• Demonstrate superior customer service in line with Safeway’s programs
• Maintain and build merchandise displays according to Safeway standards
• Write and process orders
• Receive and rotate products
• Fill meat and seafood counters and showcases
• Use hand wrappers and scales
• Price meats and seafood accurately
• Clean and sanitize work areas
• Handle raw and cooked seafood safely

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Ability to learn quickly
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Highly motivated and team-oriented
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written
• Work in a safe and responsible manner
• Able to work in cold environments
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
• Availability to work any shift on Sundays (Alberta only)

Physical Requirements

• Constantly lift up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift between 20-50 pounds
• Frequently stand, bend, walk, twist, carry, push, or pull
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures

Why work for us:

• Regular pay increases, flexible scheduling, and comprehensive benefits including prescription drug coverage, vision, dental, and pension plans
• Friendly, enthusiastic team environment focused on excellent customer service
• Opportunities for skill development, career advancement, and working with industry experts
• An award-winning organization known for its inclusive culture and great workplace environment

Note: Only candidates considered for interviews will be acknowledged. We respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies.