Meat Cutter

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued - as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians provides employees a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.

At Your Independent Grocer, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. We have opportunities for hard working, enthusiastic and reliable people just like you.

We’re looking for talented colleagues who are passionate about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way

As a colleague in one of our stores, you will have an immediate impact on sales and customer satisfaction by:

- Providing exceptional customer service
- Ensuring accurate product scanning
- Executing company-directed promotions and programs
- Maintaining product displays

Job Qualifications:
You must be available for the required shift(s) and be able to lift up to 50lbs depending on the department.

At Loblaw, it’s about our respect for the environment, sourcing products with integrity and making a positive difference in the community. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility and a benefits package.

We are looking for a trained Meat Cutter to provide high-quality meats and services to our customers. The Meat Cutter will perform quality inspections, use meat grinders, knives, saws, and other tools to cut meat down into smaller portions, weigh, price, and package cuts, and ensure that displays and signage are attractive and eye-catching. You will also speak to customers to determine their needs, provide advice regarding proper cuts of meat and preparation methods, and coordinate pickups or deliveries.

To succeed as a Meat Cutter, you should be courteous, knowledgeable, and detail-oriented. You should have excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of meat quality, cuts, and preparation.

**Meat Cutter Responsibilities**:

- Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for sale.
- Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring displays and signage are accurate and attractive.
- Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products.
- Performing quality inspections on meats and other products.
- Adhering to food safety and sanitation controls.
- Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, and answering questions

**Meat Cutter Requirements**:

- Meat Cutter Certification preferred
- Ability to use hand tools, stand or walk for extending periods, lift heavy items, and work in cold environments.
- Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts.
- Strong communication, task management, and customer service skills.
- Able to work days, evenings, weekends
- Able to lift up to 50 lbs

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars - Environment, Sourcing and Community - and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

**Please Note**:
**NOTE**: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche:
$16.75 - $21.50 / 16,75$ - 21,50$ (per hour / de l’heure)

This is a unionized position and pay rates for this position are set out in the applicable collective bargaining agreement. The range stated is the starting range for this position. / Il s’agit d’un poste syndiqué et les taux de rémunération pour ce poste sont définis dans la convention collective applicable. L’échelle indiquée correspond à l’échelle de départ pour ce poste.