Meat Cutter

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We have deep roots in our community. 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly - give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.

But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 36 gas bar locations, 18 car washes, six cardlocks, nine food stores, two standalone pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.

This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.

**The Opportunity**:
Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of Meat Cutter** **at our Lorette Food Store, located at 11 Laramee Drive, in Lorette, Manitoba. The Meat Cutter** **adds value to our Co-operative by preparing fresh, high quality meat products for our customers and assisting the Meat Manager with administrative duties. This position reports to the Meat Manager.

Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:

- Cutting fresh meat using a knife and a variety of power equipment (grinder, band saw, tenderizer, patty maker).
- Wrapping and labeling product.
- Stocking pre-packaged meat product.
- Cleaning the department.
- Providing legendary customer service.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills and competencies:

- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a retail meat department as a meat cutter.
- Above average communication / interpersonal skills.
- Ability to motivate staff to achieve high results.
- Previous management experience would be considered a strong asset.

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