Meat Cutter

**Join our Team**

**Peninsula Co-op **is a Vancouver Island-based co-operative with a mission to build strong communities and to benefit its member-owners. With approximately 470 staff, Peninsula Co-op operates 17 retail fuel and convenience centres, 10 liquor stores, 3 commercial card lock and home heating outlets, and a full-sized food store. The Co-op generates approximately $300 million in annual sales and donates over $500k each year to local charities. The business is highly regarded, financially strong, and has developed a loyal member following. The Co-op remains locally owned and proudly shares profits with its 116,000 member-owners, community, and staff.

**WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR**

We are a people first business, with a strong focus on our customer and member needs. We are looking for a like-minded, individual to join our dedicated and engaged team members. We are looking for enthusiastic leaders in customer service who:

- Always look for ways to be helpful and go out of their way to assist others; consistently polite.
- Uses their product knowledge to assist customers and answer questions.
- Looks out for their safety and the safety of others.
- Values integrity and honesty; someone to admire and emulate.
- Able to be on their feet nearly all of their shift & consistently handling product (1 to 40 pounds).
- Has appropriate technical knowledge to perform their tasks; you are an effective problem solver and reliable.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**

Besides working with the best group of teammates and fantastic customers, you’ll be responsible for handling meat cutting, wrapping, displaying and prep duties, along with crafting value-added items like kabobs, marinated treats, and stuffed delights. You'll help ensure the department shines with top-notch displays, well-stocked shelves, coolers and freezers and spotless organization. You will assist the department manager with inventory and maintain quality standards. Embrace food safety principles and keep equipment in tip-top shape while operating these safely.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

In addition to a starting wage between $19.60 - $23.60 per hour (experience-based), Peninsula Co-op provides a competitive total compensation package that includes:
We’ll also train and develop you for growth opportunities if you are looking for advancement We love to promote from within.
- Great careers and long-term opportunity for personal and professional growth
- Profit sharing paid four times a year
- Excellent Group Health Benefits (Extended health, Dental, Disability, EFAP, and life insurance) for full-time employees
- 6% matched Pension
- Health & Wellness reimbursements (gym membership, yoga class, art classes etc.)
- 2 weeks’ vacation
- Educational assistance & tuition reimbursement (100% covered)
- Social events (Sporting events and concert tickets, company outings)
- Volunteer opportunities supporting our local community events and charities

Peninsula Co-op is an equal opportunity employer. We take great pride in being a safe and inclusive workplace, supporting and celebrating the diversity of our team. We are committed to every staff member enjoying their experience working with Peninsula Co-op. We reward hard work, commitment, and results.

**HOW TO APPLY**

Posted: April 18, 2024

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