Meat Cutter

As a Meat Cutter with the Tofino Co-op, you are responsible for cutting and preparing meat for sale by performing various duties, such as weighing meat, wrapping it, and putting it out for display. You will assist the Meat Manager with all functions of the meat department ensure successful operations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
• Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
• Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
• Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer's orders
• Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature
• Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
• Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards
• Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude
• Be dependable for all scheduled shifts
• Provide outstanding courteous customer service
• Follow all Co-op policies, safety standards, and participate in training as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A secondary school diploma is preferred
• Formal Meat Cutting Training program is considered an asset
• Food Safe Certification is required; provided as needed
• Food preparation experience
• Excellent customer service skills
• Desire and ability to lead and manage a team
• Willingness to learn and participate in meat manager training program

Working Conditions:

• Flexible - must be willing to work a variety of hours, including weekends and holidays based on the business needs

Physical Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift for up to 8 hours
• Physically demanding; frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
• Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
• Occasional ascending or descending stairs
• Working in cold rooms for extended periods of time

What Tofino Co-op Offers:

• Full Benefits Plan including Health and Wellness Benefits, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance;
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (7.5% Matched);
• Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly;
• Tuition Assistance;
• Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement.
• Staff housing is available for the right applicant.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online by January 15, 2026 . The starting wage is $23.00.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Tofino Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion. We're working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.