Jr. Meat Cutter

Company Description

At Farm Boy, it is our mission to create a fun, fresh experience for all Whether you are a team member or a customer, Farm Boy is passionate about creating a unique fresh food shopping experience and ensuring that we deliver on our commitments.

As we continue to grow within Ontario, Farm Boy is excited to welcome new team members that share our passion for providing the best fresh shopping experience

**Job Description**:
This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing high-quality products for our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Train with senior meat cutter on cutting various types of meat to ensure standards are being met and progress is being made towards becoming a regular meat cutter.
- Ensure full compliance of all company policies and procedures that pertain to the ongoing operation of the Central Meat Production facility.
- Ensure execution of cleaning and sanitation practices that are in strict accordance with both Government regulation and Farm Boy Central Meat Production policies and procedures.
- Ensure proper Health & Safety practices are adhered to in an effort towards optimizing efficiency, work safety and food safety.
- Actively participate in helping to create a team-oriented work environment such as providing support and assistance to all fellow team members as required.
- Actively participate in the ongoing effort to improve business practices of the Central Meat Production facility.
- Production of most fresh meat items including but not limited to cutting and trimming.
- Participate in product distribution to Retail outlets to ensure a high standard of product presentation, quality and food safety at all times.
- Provide input and/or assistance as requested from Management team for various operational tasks such as inventory-taking and ordering of packaging, as well as any other requests that the team member is deemed capable of contributing to.
- Accept short term assignment to any Retail location as determined necessary by any of the following Meat Team Member; Retail Specialist, Category Manager, Production Manager.
- May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

**Qualifications**:

- Typically requires completion of a related post-secondary program plus a up to 1 year of related experience in a meat department or meat production operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Willingness to learn all aspects of meat production.
- Technical knowledge of meat production and equipment.
- Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety.
- Good organizational, time management and communication skills.
- Strong team-oriented approach to tasks.
- Detail oriented as it pertains to execution of daily tasks.
- Positive outlook with a history of proven dependability and commitment.
- Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

**Work & Sensory Environment**:

- Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
- Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
- Ability to work in a cold environment (2 to 4 degrees Celsius).
- May be required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.

Additional Information

**Accommodation is available upon request for applicants and employees with disabilities.