Meat Cutter

This position is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of preparing high-quality products for our retail stores. The performance of the duties must align with all Food Safety standards, and ensure a quality service approach to all customers, employees and suppliers. All responsibilities must be performed in a manner consistent with the Farm Boy Way.

Major Responsibilities:

• Ensure full compliance of all company policies and procedures that pertain to the ongoing operation of the Central Meat Production facility.
• Ensure execution of cleaning and sanitation practices that are in strict accordance with both Government regulation and Farm Boy Central Meat Production policies and procedures.
• Ensure proper Health & Safety practices are adhered to in an effort towards optimizing efficiency, work safety and food safety.
• Actively participate in helping to create a team-oriented work environment such as providing support and assistance to all fellow team members as required.
• Actively participate in the ongoing effort to improve business practices of the Central Meat Production facility.
• Production of all fresh meat items including but not limited to cutting and trimming.
• Participate in product distribution to Retail outlets.
• Provide input and/or assistance as requested from Management team for various operational tasks such as inventory-taking and ordering of packaging, as well as any other requests that a team member is deemed capable of contributing to.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Requirements

• Typically requires completion of a related post-secondary program plus a minimum of 3 years of cutting experience in a high-volume meat department or meat production operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Superior standards of sanitation, cleanliness and food safety.
• Good organizational, time management and communication skills.
• Strong team-oriented approach to tasks.
• Detail oriented as it pertains to execution of daily tasks.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures with little supervision.
• Positive outlook with a history of proven dependability and commitment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and to carry out initiatives timely and effectively.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays.

Work & Sensory Environment:

• Required to wear cumbersome protective clothing or equipment during shift.
• Lack of control over pace due to multiple and/or tight deadlines beyond one’s control.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (2 to 4 degrees Celsius).
• May be required to lift, carry and/or handle heavy objects.
• Required to stand for extended periods of time.