Join our team and see how Co-op does business differently!

At Gardenland Co‑op, you’re part of a community‑driven cooperative rooted in the

Pembina Valley—where success is shared with the very people who call this place home. Powered by local ownership, local decision‑making, and local impact, your work here goes beyond a job. 

It’s a career with purpose, and a place to truly belong. 

 

Position:                            Meat Clerk

Work Location:                Morden, MB

Status:                                Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Management

Shifts:                                 Five 8-hour shifts per week, including

occasional evening shifts and a rotation of Saturday and/or Sunday shifts.

Benefits:                            Employer-matched pension plan

Robust health benefits

Employee discounts and rebates

Paid time off

Education assistance program

Ongoing development and training

Employee Assistance Plan

 

What you’ll do

The Meat Clerk is responsible for delivering outstanding customer service; wrapping, packaging and pricing cuts of meat, poultry and seafood; merchandising and displaying packaged meat; making hamburger patties and ground beef and maintaining department cleanliness and housekeeping standards. This position requires staff to work in a cool, damp environment and handle raw meat. 

The Meat Clerk will live the Co-op Brand and strive to achieve and maintain

positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and customers. 

 

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Living the Brand

The Meat Clerk will consistently represent and uphold the Co‑op brand by

demonstrating Gardenland Co‑op’s vision, mission, and values in all interactions.

 

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and

creating positive interactions.

Communicate clearly and respectfully with both customers and coworkers.

Work well within a team environment and contribute to a supportive, collaborative workplace.

 

Work Duties

Provide excellent customer service by engaging with customers, taking orders, answering questions about cuts of meat, cooking methods, and pricing.

Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department, ensuring

compliance with food safety regulations.

Package and label product according to quality and safety standards.

Make hamburger, patties and other fresh in-store made product. 

Receive, organize and arrange orders in the freezer and coolers. (Repeated heavy

lifting.)

Ensure displays are attractive and full, follow merchandising guidelines and

maintain first-in-first-out process. 

 

Safety and Work Requirements

Must be willing to work with raw meats including; beef, chicken, pork, lamb, seafood, sausages and other types of meat. 

Can stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.

Can lift 50 lbs on occasion, and 30-40 lbs repeatedly. 

Can work in a cold, damp work environment for the majority of an 8-hour shift. 

Willingness to be trained as a meat cutter an asset. 

 

Qualifications

Good oral communications skills required. Must be able to read and write in

English. 

Previous meat, deli, or commercial kitchen experience is an asset.

 

What we offer

Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, and

an employer-matched pension plan. 

Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and professional

development to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

 

Gardenland Co-op employs people who are diverse as the communities we serve, and

we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

 

How to apply

Applications for this position will be accepted until August 18, 2026.

Applications submitted after the deadline may be declined. 

 

We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be

contacted.