Meat Clerk

Job summary

The Meat Clerk is responsible for providing outstanding customer service while performing meat preparation, traying, wrapping, and pricing tasks. They also ensure the fresh, frozen, and smoked cases are properly merchandised and maintained according to department standards.

Job details

Responsibilities will include: * Providing outstanding customer service * Ensuring proper meat preparation is achieved and maintained * Performing duties such as traying, wrapping, and pricing to Meat Department standards * Filling and merchandising the fresh case, frozen case, smoked case and all spot islands are to department standards * Receiving, inspecting and storing merchandise when assigned * Assisting in preparing instore made products such as sausage, hamburger patties, etc. * Adhering to all Evergreen Co-op safety policies and procedures * Adhering to all food safety policies and practices * Performing any other duties as assigned We are ideally seeking candidates with the following qualifications: * Self motivated, reliable, responsible, friendly and hard working * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Previous food preparation/meat experience is an asset * Raw food handling is an asset * Commitment to Co-operative values and principles * Sense of urgency, and customer first attitude * Physically capable of performing dynamic and static movements, repetitive motions, and repeated lifting of up to 50Ibs unassisted * Ability to work in cool and damp environments As part of Evergreen Co-operative Association’s hiring process, pre-employment background checks will be required for all candidates. Please be advised our Co-op has a Substance and Alcohol policy in effect. All employees in Safety Sensitive Positions (SSPs) will be required to undergo pre-employment substance and alcohol screening. You can obtain a list of SSPs by contacting our HR department. Evergreen Co-op is an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. Accommodations are available on request for all persons requiring them that will be taking part in the selection process. We will act in accordance with applicable federal, provincial and local laws. Must be legally eligible to work for any employer in Canada (for example, by way of Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or work permit.

What you’ll do

The Meat Clerk is responsible for providing outstanding customer service while performing meat preparation, traying, wrapping, and pricing tasks. They also ensure the fresh, frozen, and smoked cases are properly merchandised and maintained according to department standards.

Requirements

Candidates should be self-motivated, reliable, and physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs in a cool, damp environment. Previous experience in food preparation or meat handling is considered an asset.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Safety Compliance · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Physical stamina · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Meat preparation
• Food safety
• Merchandising
• Inventory management
• Communication skills
• Raw food handling
• Physical stamina
• Lifting
• Safety compliance
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Strong Work Ethic
• Self-Motivation
• Customer Service
• Cooperation
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Food Preparation
• Verbal Communication Skills

Job areas

• Retail
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support
• Trades
• Meat Clerk
• Fast Food / Counter Worker
• Kitchen Helpers
• Food Preparation Workers