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.