Reporting to the Meat Supervisor, the Lead Meat Cutter supports daily department operations, delivering quality products and service. This role requires a positive, results-driven leader who builds strong relationships with customers and team members while keeping administrative tasks on track. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, merchandising, pricing, inventory, customer service, budgeting, staff supervision, as well as the ordering, receiving, inspecting, storing, and preparation of meats, fish, and seafood.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in meat handling, retail, or food service is an asset
- Knowledge of meat cuts, storage, and safe handling procedures
- Ability to operate meat cutting equipment safely (slicers, saws, grinders)
- Journeyman Meat Cutter Certificate – preferred
- Previous experience in customer service role
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Leadership experience or ability to support and guide team members
Working Conditions:
- Flexibility in scheduling, including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
- Physically demanding tasks including lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, kneeling, pushing, pulling, and occasional stair climbing
Benefits:
- Fully Employer Paid Benefits Package (Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance)
- Pension Plan
- Employee Family Assistance Program
- Competitive bi-weekly wages within the retail market
- Regular milestone increases every 1040 hours up to 10400 hours
- Tuition Assistance
- Opportunities for further development and advancement
- Wage: $25.97 – $30.23 per hour, based on experience.
Join us at Ucluelet Co-op and be a part of an exciting team dedicated to providing quality products and exceptional service to our community.
Ucluelet 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.
