Prairie Meats LP is looking for an experienced Retail Meat Cutter to join our team. We are looking for a candidate who takes pride in the craftsmanship of meat cutting, enjoys working with quality products and thrives in a fast paced environment
Key Accountabilities
Cut, trim and prepare a variety of fresh meat products to company standards·
Inspect meat products for defects, bruises or blemishes and remove them along with any excess fat; trim to Prairie Meats specifications
· Process primal parts into cuts that are ready for retail, custom use, manufacturing or further processing
· Prepare the meat counter at the start and end of the day to ensure product rotation, freshness and optimal display quality
· Produce meat, trim to specifications for production
· Remove parts, such as skin or bones from carcasses
· Separate meats and by-products to weight grade, size and composition into specific containers
· Use knives, meat saws, band saws, or other equipment to perform meat cutting and trimming
· Safely operate meat processing equipment, including bandsaws, grinders, mixers, vacuum tumblers, slicers, tenderizers, packaging equipment
· Maintain high standards of food safety, sanitation and product quality
· Effectively communicate with customers in a retail setting
Ability to provide knowledgeable, friendly service and product recommendations to customers
· Extract required information from customer’s requests to ensure requirements are met
· Receive, inspect and store meat products upon delivery to ensure meat quality and quantity
· Manage inventory, keep records and determine amount, product line and freshness of products according to company and customer requirements
· Sanitize meat cutting and processing equipment using proper procedures as outlined
· Practice proper personal and industrial sanitization practices
Complete additional retail duties as required, including cleaning, stocking, receiving inventory and supporting other areas of the store
Skills and Competency Requirements
· Strong customer focus to provide prompt and effective service to customers
· Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure successful and efficient completion within established timelines
· Ability to work independently while following instructions and guidelines
· Ability to communicate effectively with team members and customers
· Be an effective team player to achieve set out goals and contribute to a positive workplace
· Follow health and safety rules and practices
Physically able to stand for extended period and lift products as required
Possess a positive attitude and willingness to assist with all aspects of retail operations
Knowledge, Experience and Education
· 1 to 3 years or meat cutting experience would be preferred
· A Journeyman Meat Cutter Certificate or post-secondary courses in meat cutting would be considered an asset and preferred
· Experience with meat processing equipment including band saws, slicers and knives
· Knowledge of beef, pork, poultry and other meat products, including retail cuts
· Experience in meat processing or grocery retail would be considered an asset
Company Profile
At Prairie Meats, we are an entrepreneurial and progressive Saskatchewan based company that provides high quality retail and food service products. With locations in Saskatoon, Prince Albert and Regina, SK, we pride ourselves in offering challenging and rewarding careers where employees are able to focus on quality, customer service and teamwork.
We thank all candidates but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- What types of meat cutting equipment have you used in previous roles?
- What is your wage expectation?
Experience:
- meat cutting: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
