Cutter Meat -Reg. PTU

Requisition ID: 191016 
Career Group: Store Careers 
Job Category: Retail - Meat 
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Part-Time
Pay Rate: -

 
Country: Canada (CA) 
Province: Alberta
City: Calgary
Location: 8824 Kensington Safeway
Postal Code: T2N 1V9

 
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.

Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

 
A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

A day in the life of a Meat Cutter:  

You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our highly skilled Meat Cutters are trained here to prepare the outstanding quality cuts that Safeway has built its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products. 

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Key Responsibilities 

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations 
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner 
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs 
• Cut and prepare meat products for display using knives and saws 
• Stocking various meat products to shelves 
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs 
• Use of commercial power equipment 
• Order writing 
• Receiving and rotating product 
• Filling product showcases 
• Cleaning and sanitizing of work area 

• Keep your meat department area clean, well-stocked and organized
• Handle and present products in a way that highlights and safeguards their quality
• Comply with company meat standards and food safety regulations
• Know the various cuts, benefits and ways to serve meats in your store
• Look for creative ways to merchandise your products to your customers
• Support national, regional and store merchandising programs

What you have to offer:

Experience 

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous Retail Meat Cutting experience 
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat an asset
• Safeway specific training will be provided 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 

• Ability to learn quickly 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment 
• Highly motivated and team oriented 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form 
• Possess strong Customer Service qualities 
• Works in a Safe and responsible manner 
• Previous Retail Meat Cutting experience an asset 
• Available to work flexible hours 
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged 
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only) 

Physical Requirements (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift) 

• Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds 
• Constant hand coordination, reaching and gripping 
• Frequent standing, squatting, bending, walking, twisting, pushing or pulling 
• Occasional lifting of between 20-100 pounds 
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures 

Why work for us: 

• We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience

• We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location.
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  • We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Ready to Make an impact?

About Safeway: 

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. 

A day in the life of a Meat Cutter: 

You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our highly skilled Meat Cutters are trained here to prepare the outstanding quality cuts that Safeway has built its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products. 

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Experience 

• Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous Retail Meat Cutting experience 
• Knowledge of various cuts of meat an asset
• Safeway specific training will be provided 

Key Responsibilities 

• Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations 
• Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner 
• Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs 
• Cut and prepare meat products for display using knives and saws 
• Stocking various meat products to shelves 
• Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs 
• Use of commercial power equipment 
• Order writing 
• Receiving and rotating product 
• Filling product showcases 
• Cleaning and sanitizing of work area 

What you have to offer:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 

• Ability to learn quickly 
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment 
• Highly motivated and team oriented 
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form 
• Possess strong Customer Service qualities 
• Works in a Safe and responsible manner 
• Available to work flexible hours 
• Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged 
• Previous Retail Meat Cutting experience an asset 
• Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only) 

Physical Requirements 

• (Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift) 
• Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds 
• Constant hand coordination, reaching and gripping 
• Frequent standing, squatting, bending, walking, twisting, pushing or pulling 
• Occasional lifting of between 20-100 pounds 
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures 

Why work for us: 

• We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees
• We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience
• If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be
• We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally. 

Our Total Rewards programs goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance*.
• Access to Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings*.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable*.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.

* Eligible only after working a set number of hours/days worked.

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.