Meat Specialist

Launch Your Career with a Leading Cooperative

With a legacy spanning over 85 years, we are deeply embedded in our community. Our commitment to our members is reflected in our consistent efforts to prioritize their needs. We actively support a variety of local organizations, showcase regional products, and importantly, share our profits with our members. Our historical roots guide our core values as we navigate the present.

In an ever-evolving landscape, our foundation allows us to adapt and innovate. From a single Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg, we have expanded into a robust cooperative with numerous gas bar locations, car washes, food stores, pharmacies, and an oil supply center. Our fleet is dedicated to delivering fuel to agricultural and commercial clients across Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.

Our growth trajectory continues as we explore modern methods to provide exceptional products paired with outstanding customer service.

This position serves as a stepping stone in your career, with significant opportunities for advancement within our cooperative. We are proud to be part of the Co-operative Retailing System, which encompasses a vast network of retail cooperatives across western Canada.

The Role:

We are seeking a Meat Cutter to join our team. This position is integral to our operations, reporting directly to the Meat Manager. The Meat Cutter enhances our cooperative by preparing fresh, high-quality, and well-displayed meat products for our clientele.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering exceptional customer service that is both friendly and efficient.
• Preparing various cuts of meat for retail using knives and specialized equipment.
• Creating marinated meats and other value-added products.
• Engaging with customers, offering recommendations, and providing cooking instructions for different cuts of meat.

A comprehensive list of responsibilities will be shared with candidates selected for interviews.

About You:

To excel in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a retail meat department as a meat cutter; OR
• Formal training in meat cutting, such as completion of the Food Processing (Animal Proteins) program.

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and provide reasonable accommodations during the assessment and selection process.

Total Rewards:

Our cooperative offers a comprehensive rewards package, including competitive salaries, group insurance, a robust pension plan, and employee discounts. There are abundant opportunities for advancement within the Co-operative Retailing System, and we support ongoing professional development with reimbursement for post-secondary coursework.