Meat Cutter

Meat Cutter
Job Number # 
17453
Employer 
Tofino Co-op
Job Location(s) 
Tofino
Number of Positions 
1
Date Posted 
Feb 05, 2018
Apply By 
Feb 28, 2018
Schedule 
Full Time
Hours 
TBD
Wage 
TBD
NOC Code 
6331
Source 
Employer
Details 

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

  • Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude
  • Be dependable for all scheduled shifts
  • Provide outstanding courteous customer service
  • Be familiar with and adhere to all Tofino Co-op policies and procedures
  • 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
  • Other duties as assigned
Tofino Consumers Co-op offers the following:
·         Full Benefits Plan (MSP, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability Insurance)
·         Employee Family Assistance Program
·         Competitive wages paid bi-weekly
·         Available Housing
·         Tuition Assistance
·         Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement
Qualifications 
  • A secondary school diploma is preferred
  • Formal Meat Cutting Training program is considered an asset
  • Food Safe Certification is required
  • 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 days, evenings as well as 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
How to Apply 
If you would like to be a part of our exciting team apply at the Food Store Administration Office
or email a resume and cover letter to:
Chelsea Bauer, Human Resources Manager
Tofino Consumers Co-operative Association
Box 70, 140 - 1st Street, Tofino, BC, V0R 2Z0 
PHONE: 250.725.3226
FAX: 250.725.3178
Email: hrtofino@outlook.com
WEBSITE: tofinocoop.com