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Job Title: Meat Cutter and Seafood Counter Worker

Location: Loblaw City Market, 3185 Arbutus St.

Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time

About Us:

At City Market Arbutus, we are dedicated to providing our customers with the freshest and highest-quality products. Our Meat and Seafood Departments are integral to this commitment, offering a wide variety of expertly prepared meats and seafood. We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Meat Cutter and Seafood Counter Worker. If you have a passion for high-quality food and exceptional customer service, we want to hear from you!

Job Description:

As a Meat Cutter and Seafood Counter Worker, you will play a dual role in our store. You will be responsible for both cutting and preparing meats and assisting customers at our seafood counter. This role requires a blend of technical skills in meat and seafood preparation, as well as excellent customer service abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Meat Cutter Duties:

• Cut, trim, and prepare various types of meat, including beef, pork, poultry, and more, according to store standards.
• Ensure all meat products meet quality and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized meat cutting area, adhering to hygiene and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering of meat products as needed.

Seafood Counter Duties:

• Prepare and display a variety of seafood products, including fish, shellfish, and prepared seafood items.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly service to customers, answering questions and offering cooking advice.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the seafood counter and storage areas.
• Follow all food safety protocols to ensure the freshness and quality of seafood products.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in meat cutting and/or seafood preparation is highly desirable but not required.
• Strong interest in learning and developing skills in both meat and seafood preparation.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training for both meat cutting and seafood counter roles.
• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within the company.
• Friendly and supportive work environment.
• Employee discounts on store products.

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic about joining our team and contributing to the success of our Meat and Seafood Departments, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter or visit our store at 3185 Arbutus to apply in person.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our employees progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Your Independent Grocer” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$19.00 - $24.00 / 19,00$ - 24,00$ (per hour / de l’heure)

A candidate’s experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. / L’expérience et les connaissances d’un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu’un candidat reçoit pour ce poste.