Meat Cutter

This position is responsible for the cutting and preparation of all meats (beef, pork, veal, lamb, and fowl) and fish required for the self-serve and service meat areas. The performance of the duties must ensure a quality service approach to all employees, customers and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide superior customer service and support Farm Boy’s vision of the best fresh shopping experience.
• Have a passion for food and knowledgeably handle all customer questions or comments confidently.
• Utilizing Farm Boy Service Standards, welcome, greet and offer customer assistance as required.
• Cut and prepare all fresh and prepared meat for sale and always ensure an adequate supply of cuts.
• Package, stock and rotate display counters ensuring that product is finessed and of high quality.
• Keep the work, storage and store areas clean and safe at all times by performing general “housekeeping” as required, including equipment maintenance and sanitizing, sweeping and mopping.
• Comply with all corporate policies, especially as they relate to Health and Safety, Food Safety and equipment use.
• Perform opening and closing procedures and offer assistance to other team members as required.
• Assist management in the performance of inventory-taking and recommend the ordering of merchandise and supplies.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Requirements

• Typically requires 1 to 3 years of related experience in a similar role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Superior customer service, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision with a high standard for quality, attention to detail and cleanliness.
• Ability to work in a team environment with clear and effective communication style, both written and oral.
• Flexible schedule, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Fluency in English and French shall be considered an asset.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• May be required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment.
• Required to lift, carry or handle heavy objects.
• Required to stand and walk for long periods of time during shift.
• Required to work in a cold environment for prolonged periods of time.