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We have deep roots in our community. More than 85 years deep. And through the years we have proven our commitment to our members by making their priorities our priorities. We donate regularly to a wide range of organizations, feature local products prominently, and most importantly – give back to our members through profit sharing. We look to the past to inform our present core values.
But in this rapidly changing world, our roots ground us so that we can keep pace and innovate. We have grown from one standalone Gas Bar in downtown Winnipeg to an ever-expanding co-operative with 50 gas bar locations, 24 car washes, 6 cardlocks, 9 food stores, 8 pharmacies and an oil supply centre. Our fleet of trucks are on the road delivering fuel to farm and commercial accounts in Manitoba and northwestern Ontario.
And we just keep growing as we develop fresh, modern ways to deliver premium products with extraordinary customer service.
This role can be just the start of your career as there is ample opportunity for advancement within Red River Co-op. We are a proud member of the Co-operative Retailing System, a vast network of 160 retail Co-ops across western Canada.
The Opportunity:
Red River Co-op is recruiting for a Part-Time Meat Cutter at our Lorette Food Store located at 11 Laramee Drive, Lorette, Manitoba. This position reports to the Meat Manager. The Meat Cutter adds value to our Co-operative by preparing fresh, high quality, well-merchandised meat products for our customers.
Essential responsibilities of the position include the following:
Deliver world-class customer service that is friendly and efficient.
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 and competencies:
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.
This is a part-time position with the potential to work up to 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, via fax at (204) 560-0713, by email at 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 competitive wages, 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.
