Meat Cutter at Co-op Careers

Tofino, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Apr, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

01 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Meat Cutting, Customer Service, Food Preparation, Inventory Management, Health And Sanitation Standards, Team Leadership, Dependability, Positive Attitude

Industry

Retail

Description

As a Meat Cutter with the Tofino Co-op, you are responsible for cutting and preparing meat for sale by performing various duties, such as weighing meat, wrapping it, and putting it out for display. You will assist the Meat Manager with all functions of the meat department ensure successful operations. Duties & Responsibilities: Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer’s orders Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude Be dependable for all scheduled shifts Provide outstanding courteous customer service Follow all Co-op policies, safety standards, and participate in training as required. Other duties as assigned Qualifications: A secondary school diploma is preferred Formal Meat Cutting Training program is considered an asset Food Safe Certification is required; provided as needed Food preparation experience Excellent customer service skills Desire and ability to lead and manage a team Willingness to learn and participate in meat manager training program Working Conditions: Flexible - must be willing to work a variety of hours, including weekends and holidays based on the business needs Physical Requirements: Constant standing and walking throughout shift for up to 8 hours Physically demanding; frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting Occasional ascending or descending stairs Working in cold rooms for extended periods of time What Tofino Co-op Offers: Full Benefits Plan including Health and Wellness Benefits, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employer Matched Pension Plan (7.5% Matched); Employee Family Assistance Program; Competitive wages paid bi-weekly; Tuition Assistance; Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement. Staff housing is available for the right applicant If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online by January 30, 2026. The starting wage is $23.00. We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. Tofino Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter is responsible for cutting and preparing meat for sale, including weighing, wrapping, and displaying cuts of meat. They assist the Meat Manager with all functions of the meat department to ensure successful operations.