Cutter Meat -Reg. Ptu - En

Requisition ID: 176464

Career Group: Store Careers

Job Category: Retail - Meat

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Part-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Alberta

City: Edmonton

Location: 8893 Capilano Safeway

Postal Code: T6A0A1

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.

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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.

Experience

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

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

Key Responsibilities

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

What You Have To Offer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

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

Physical Requirements

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

Why Work For Us

• We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience
• 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
• 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 teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. 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.

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

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