Jr. Meat Cutter

This Junior Meat Cutter is responsible for contributing to the coordinated efforts of the Central Meat Production Facility. This includes cutting trimming preparing and presentation of high-quality fresh meats (beef pork and poultry) for shipment to all Farm Boy retail locations. The performance of the duties must 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:

• Train with senior meat cutter on cutting various types of meat to ensure standards are being met and progress is being made towards becoming a regular meat cutter.
• 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 most fresh meat items including but not limited to cutting and trimming.
• Participate in product distribution to Retail outlets to ensure a high standard of product presentation quality and food safety at all times.
• 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 the team member is deemed capable of contributing to.
• Accept short term assignment to any Retail location as determined necessary by any of the following Meat Team Member; Retail Specialist Category Manager Production Manager.
• May be requested to undertake other related duties on a periodic basis.

Qualifications :

• Typically requires completion of a related post-secondary program plus a up to 1 year of related experience in a meat department or meat production operation or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of meat production.
• Technical knowledge of meat production and equipment.
• 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.
• Positive outlook with a history of proven dependability and commitment.
• Willingness to strictly adhere to company policies and procedures.
• 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 ones control.
• Ability to work in a cold environment (2 to 4 degrees Celsius).
• May be required to lift carry and/or handle heavy objects.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time