Meat Department Assistant

_Just like finishing a hard day's work on the farm, working at Sunterra will provide you with a sense of ownership, pride and the satisfaction of a job well done. You'll feel a sense of belonging when you join our growing Sunterra family as well as a sense of fulfilment as Full time and part-time Team Members will receive a discount of 50% off selected prepared foods when enjoyed in-store (these items vary by location) and a general discount on groceries_

As a member of the meat & seafood department, your role will include preparation of different cuts of meat & seafood, setting and maintaining attractive fresh displays, prepare and package custom orders, and assure that all objectives and goals of the department and store, as communicated by the Market Manager, and leadership team, are met or exceeded. You will ensure a positive company image by providing legendary customer service.
- **Open Availability Required**_

**Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to**:

- Work with Department Lead to achieve all departmental goals
- Accountable for achieving margins, labor, inventory control, as set out in yearly budget.
- Accountable for ordering and merchandising.
- Equipment maintenance and safe workplace, sanitation systems in place and followed.
- Execute great results to every customer that builds rapport and trust.
- All customer requests and questions are addressed and personally followed up on.
- Maintain food safety standards and all company procedures to ensure food safety.
- All cases and shelves throughout the department are clean, well-stocked and rotated.
- Ensure accurate retail pricing and signage.
- Ensure back areas and coolers well maintained, organized and dated.
- All waste, department transfers, and store transfers documented immediately.
- Assist in monthly inventory.
- Proper receiving as per company guidelines followed.
- Recipes for marinated items followed for approved ingredients.
- Demonstrate proper use, care and maintenance of equipment
- Packaging, wrapping and rotation followed.
- Assist in cross merchandise with other departments.
- Execute all cleaning and maintenance schedules.
- Answer telephone with proper etiquette and urgency.
- Wash and sanitize utensils when necessary.
- Grind meats with temperature tracking.
- Perform other duties delegated by team leaders and store leaders.
- * Sharpen and adjust knives and cutting equipment
- Receive, inspect, and store meat & seafood upon delivery
- Cut, debone, or grind pieces of meat, poultry, and fish. Skewer meat, poultry items for kabobs.
- Cut and trim meat from larger, wholesale portions into steaks, chops, roasts, and other cuts.
- Weigh, wrap, and display meat & seafood products
- Cut or prepare meats/seafood to specification or customers’ orders
- Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature

**Qualifications**:

- Previous Customer Service Experience.
- Experienced familiarity with a variety of cuts on different types of meats (for retail)
- Math skills
- WHIMS certification requirement (Sunterra will provide online training)
- Food Safety certification requirement (Sunterra will provide online training)
- Meat department experience in a retail setting OR
- Charcuterie/Meat Cutting Certification or culinary focused post-secondary
- Can lift up to 40 pounds.
- Must be self-motivated and solution-oriented.
- Is available for flexible scheduling to meet the needs of the department.
- Some supervisory experience required.
- Meat Cutting certification is considered and asset, and not required if the individual has 5 years of experience in meat cutting

**Working Conditions**:

- Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
- Some exposure to temperature variations and wet conditions.
- Caution while working with meat cutters and machinery and sharp knives.
- May walk and work on uneven surfaces.
- Requires some reaching above and below shoulder height.
- Repetitive use of hands with power grasping and fine manipulation.

**Salary**: From $15.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Store discount
- Vision care

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Weekend availability

**Experience**:

- meat cutting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location