As a Meat Cutter & Department Associate at Sunterra Market, you are a skilled craftsperson and a key contributor to the guest experience. Your expertise in custom meat cutting, product preparation, and food safety helps bring Sunterra’s commitment to quality, freshness, and culinary excellence to life.
This hands-on role is ideal for someone who takes pride in their knife skills, understands the art of butchery, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You will be responsible for preparing a wide variety of meat and seafood products to exacting standards, fulfilling custom orders, and supporting the overall operations of the department.
This is a very service-oriented position that involves courteous, friendly, knowledgeable, and legendary service to customers and team members. You will prepare a variety of meat and seafood cuts, maintain attractive and abundant displays, fulfill custom orders, and ensure that all departmental and store goals—as communicated by the Market Manager and leadership team—are met or exceeded.
With a focus on craftsmanship, cleanliness, and customer care, you’ll help create a market-style experience that reflects Sunterra’s values—local sourcing, sustainability, and a passion for food. Whether you’re preparing a specialty cut, assisting a guest with cooking tips, or ensuring the display case is full and fresh, your work will leave a lasting impression.

CUSTOMER SERVICE & EXPERIENCE

• Provide knowledgeable, friendly, and personalized service to guests.
• Offer expert advice on cuts, preparation methods, and cooking techniques.
• Handle special orders and resolve customer concerns with professionalism.
• Share information about new products and cooking ideas with customers.
• Ensure sampling programs are followed daily to enhance the guest experience.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• 1–3 years of experience in meat cutting, butchery, or culinary preparation.
• Meat Cutting Certification is an asset; equivalent experience will be considered.
• Strong knowledge of primal and secondary cuts, portioning, and value-added products.
• Familiarity with food safety standards and sanitation practices.

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong knife skills and attention to detail.
• Passionate about fresh food and customer service.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques for various cuts and products.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and a proactive problem solver.
• Familiarity with digital scale operation is considered an asset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.