As a Meat Cutter with the Tofino Co-op, you are responsible for cutting and preparing meat for sale by performing various duties, such as weighing meat, wrapping it, and putting it out for display. You will assist the Meat Manager with all functions of the meat department ensure successful operations.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Sharpen and adjust cutting equipment
Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery
Cut, bone, or grind pieces of meat
Weigh, wrap, and display cuts of meat
Cut or prepare meats to specification or customer’s orders
Store meats in refrigerators or freezers at the required temperature
Keep inventory of meat sales and order meat supplies
Clean equipment and work areas to maintain health and sanitation standards
Come to work with a positive, professional approach and attitude
Be dependable for all scheduled shifts
Provide outstanding courteous customer service
Follow all Co-op policies, safety standards, and participate in training as required.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
A secondary school diploma is preferred
Formal Meat Cutting Training program is considered an asset
Food Safe Certification is required; provided as needed
Food preparation experience
Excellent customer service skills
Desire and ability to lead and manage a team
Willingness to learn and participate in meat manager training program
Working Conditions:
Flexible - must be willing to work a variety of hours, including weekends and holidays based on the business needs
Physical Requirements:
Constant standing and walking throughout shift for up to 8 hours
Physically demanding; frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs
Kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting
Occasional ascending or descending stairs
Working in cold rooms for extended periods of time
What Tofino Co-op Offers:
Full Benefits Plan including Health and Wellness Benefits, Extended Health Care, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance;
Employer Matched Pension Plan (7.5% Matched);
Employee Family Assistance Program;
Competitive wages paid bi-weekly;
Tuition Assistance;
Excellent Opportunities for further development and advancement.
Staff housing is available for the right applicant.
If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply online by January 15, 2026. The starting wage is $23.00.
We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.
Tofino 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.
