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Meat Department Backup - Red River Co-op at Selkirk Food Store
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About the role
The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op is recruiting for the position of full-time Meat Department Backup at our Selkirk Food Store located at 275 Main Street, in Selkirk, Manitoba . This position reports to the Meat Manager. The Meat Department Backup adds value to our Co-operative by providing leadership to the Meat Department and assisting the Meat Manager in day-to-day operations.
Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:
- Assist the Meat Manager in ensuring standards of department presentation and operations are met, including cleanliness and sanitation, food safety and food handling standards, inventory control, rotation, ordering and commitment buys, checking and responding to e-mails, assisting with inventory counts, and the delivery of world-class customer service.
- Provide leadership and direction to employees in accordance with company policies, procedures, programs, merchandising standards and overall expectations.
- Assist with scheduling department staff to meet production and customer service needs.
- Assist with resolving problems that arise, such as customer complaints, supply shortages, and staffing issues.
- Prepare cuts of meat for retail sale using a knife and various power equipment (band saw, grinder, patty maker, etc.)
- Prepare marinated meats and other “value added” products.
- Interact with customers, provide recommendations and answer questions about cuts of meat, including cooking instructions.
A full responsibility list will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring the following skills, previous experience, and competencies:
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a retail meat department as a meat cutter; OR formal training in meat cutting, such as the Food Processing (Animal Proteins) program at Assiniboine Community College.
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Excellent interpersonal skills. We’re looking for someone who builds great relationships with co-workers and customers.
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Strong customer focus and interest in serving others.
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Open availability and willing to work different shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.
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Available to work 40 hours per week.
Red River Co-op welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process by contacting the Human Resources Division at (204) 631-4600, or hr@rrcoop.com, or in person at 10 Prairie Way in Winnipeg.
Total Rewards:
Red River Co-op offers a comprehensive total rewards package including group insurance, a strong pension plan, and an employee discount. Advancement opportunities abound in the Co-operative Retailing System, and we encourage ongoing professional development along with up to 100% reimbursement for post-secondary course work. Additional details will be shared with candidates as part of the interview process.
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About Red River Co-op
Red River Co-op is a locally owned co-operative committed to serving the Manitoba communities of Winnipeg, Gimli, Selkirk, Teulon, Stonewall, Lorette, Headingley, Niverville, St. Norbert, and Ste. Agathe, as well as the Ontario communities of Kenora and Dryden. We service 320,000 members with revenues of approximately $800M. We have deep roots in our community: 85 years deep.
As a co-operative, we do business differently. If you are a member, you’re an owner, and our profits are your profits. We have a number of business lines with products and services ready to meet the needs of our communities including grocery stores, pharmacies, gas bars, convenience stores, car washes, bulk petroleum delivery and cardlocks. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, and feature local products prominently. To learn more about who we are, visit https://www.redriverco-op.crs/sites/redriver.
We are a proud member of the Federated Co-operative Limited (FCL) Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada. Red River Co-op has been recognized as one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for the past 3 years.