Meat Cutter (NOC 65202)

Are you passionate about quality, precision, and delivering a great customer experience? Fresh Market Foods is looking for a dedicated Meat Cutter to bring skill and craftsmanship to our Meat Department. If you take pride in preparing fresh, high-grade cuts and enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you! Join a team that values freshness, and excellence—where your work directly contributes to the meals and memories of our community. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger.

Job Duties:

• Cut, trim, and prepare various types of meat, poultry, and fish according to company standards and customer specifications
• Grind meats and slice cooked meats using powered grinders and slicing machines
• Weigh, package, wrap, label, and price meat, poultry, and fish for retail sale
• Maintain product displays by restocking and rotating meat and seafood items to ensure freshness and quality
• Inspect meat and seafood products for quality and freshness, checking expiry dates and reporting any concerns to the manager
• Ensure all products are stored properly following food safety and storage guidelines
• Operate meat-cutting tools and equipment safely, such as band saws, grinders, and slicers
• Follow daily production sheets to meet department needs and customer demand
• Notify the manager when inventory is low or if equipment requires maintenance
• Keep the work area clean, sanitized, and organized throughout the shift
• Assist customers by answering questions and suggesting alternative products when needed
• Comply with company procedures and all health and safety regulations

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a meat cutter, butcher, or in a similar food preparation role is preferred; knowledge of various meat, poultry, and seafood cuts, including proper cutting, deboning, and trimming techniques.
• Familiarity with food safety regulations, safe food handling practices, and proper hygiene standards; WHMIS and Safe Food Handling certification are strong assets.
• Ability to safely operate meat processing equipment such as slicers, grinders, and band saws.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for extended periods, and working in cold environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-
• High school diploma or equivalent is considered an asset.

Benefits:

• Vacation Pay: 10 vacation days after 1 year.
• Medical & Dental Benefits, Long-Term Disability program: Accessible after completing a 3-month probation period.
• Wellness Program: Access to Staff Wellness Program which encompasses the Fresh Market Foods Gym.
• Staff Discount: 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and 20% discount at Your Dollar Store with More after 3-month probation.
• RRSP and DPSP program: Eligible to participate in the Group RRSP and DPSP program after one year of employment.

Terms of Employment: Full-time Permanent, including weekends and holidays

Wage/Salary: $21.00 – $25.00 per/hour (depending on experience)

Apply with Letter of Interest and Resume to:

Liz Ward, Human Resources Manager

Email: jobs@freshmarketfoods.ca

MFresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Reasonable accommodation will be provided during the hiring process.