As a Meat Clerk with the Tofino Co-op, you are responsible for meat counter presentation and product merchandising. You will ensure the meat preparation room is clean and sanitized daily. You will assist customers with product information, source, description and ingredients.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery;
• Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat;
• Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature;
• Check meat and seafood products rotation paying attention to expired stock;
• Clean equipment and preparation areas to maintain health and sanitation standards;
• Follow food safe handling procedures;
• Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude;
• Be dependable for all scheduled shifts;
• Provide outstanding courteous customer service;
• Be familiar with and adhere to all Tofino Co-op policies and procedures;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Food Safe Certification is required/provided if needed;
• Food preparation experience required;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Willingness to learn and participate in meat cutting.

Working Conditions:

• Flexible - must be willing to work a variety of hours, including weekends and holidays based on the business needs

Requirements:

• Constant standing and walking throughout shift for up to 8 hours;
• Physically demanding; frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs;
• Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting;
• Occasional ascending or descending stairs;
• Working in cold rooms for extended periods of time.

What Tofino Co-op Offers:

• Full Benefits Plan including Health and Wellness Benefits, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance;
• Employer Matched Pension Plan (7.5% Matched);
• Employee Family Assistance Program;
• Competitive wages paid bi-weekly;
• Tuition Assistance;
• Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online by January 15, 2026 . The starting wage is $20.50.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Tofino Co-op embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.