Full-Time Operator, Forklift in Oakville
Job Description
Organic Garage is a Canadian grocery store. We sell organic and all natural food, (no preservative or additives), for less. Our tagline, “Healthier foods…for less!” isn’t just a throwaway catchphrase. Infact, these simple words carry on the over 80 years of caring customer service and grocery innovation that is the family’s proud legacy.
Organic Garage is a fourth-generation family run business.
Our mission is to bring you the best quality organic and all natural foods, at the best possible price.
Every product is hand-picked to ensure freshness, quality and taste. You don’t have to join a club, carry a card or clip coupons to enjoy, Healthier foods…for less!
Come into the store and you’ll see the difference.
The Meat Cutter is responsible for cutting different types of meat and ensuring minimum wastage. This job demands an individual to show his efficiency and expertise in using cutting knives and tools. They must provide prompt, courteous and knowledgeable service to our customers.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cuts and trims meat to size for display or as ordered by customer, using hand tools and power
equipment, such as grinder, cubing machine, and power saw
Cut, trim, bone, tie, and grind meats, such as beef, pork, poultry to prepare meat in cooking form
May shape, lace, and tie meat cuts by hand, using boning knife, skewer, and twine to form roasts
Slice deli meats to order
Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality.
Replace used stock, rotate current stock and ensure satisfactory inventory levels.
Understand and follow all pertinent Food Safety guidelines, procedures and requirements.
Engage and interact with customers to create a positive shopping experience; maintain a high level of customer service.
Ensure accuracy in all transactions, inventory and procedures.
Participate in all manner of store maintenance and cleanliness.
Maintain a neat, well-groomed personal appearance at all times and observe Company dress code; must wear approved hat or hair net.
Observe shift operating hours at all times as scheduled or assigned by Manager.
Price and display product in cases as directed by the Manager.
Assist in wrapping and labeling product as required.
Assist in checking and verifying Meat Department receiving when required.
Take received and prepared products to refrigerated storage, shelf, and display areas.
Handle damaged and spoiled products according to Company Policy and assist in controlling the level of damaged goods.
Comply fully with all health and safety procedures.
Perform other duties and assignments as directed.
EFFORT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
Physical Demands – Standing, walking, reaching, bending, twisting, ability to carry/lift
50 lbs.
Repetitive Action- Unload meat deliveries, stock, rotate and block merchandise in all meat cases, keep department organized and clean, operate and clean equipment and tools.
Working Conditions – Inside, Cold, freezing and dry.
Machines, Tools, Equipment – Grinder, knives, pricing gun, scale, compactor, cubing machine, and power saw
Flexibility: Meat Cutters might be asked to work evenings and weekends.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Ability to perform repetitive heavy lifting
Must have 3-5 years cutting experience
Knowledge of the techniques of cutting meat and using appropriate knives and equipments for the same
Should have the ability to use appropriate knives and equipments for cutting meat products
Able to communicate both verbally and in writing; Excellent listening skills
Able to work efficiently as a part of a team as well as independently
Attention to detail in all areas of work
Good organizational, time management and prioritizing skills
Strong work ethic and positive team attitude
Professional demeanor under stressful situations
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Experience in retail sales preferred
Strong knowledge of retail sales principles, methods, practices and techniques
Self motivated, with high energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm
Organic Garage is committed to providing accessible employment practices, in compliance with the AODA. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants are asked to please make their needs/requirements known.
If you are interested in holding the position of Meat Cutter at Organic Garage, please apply to jobs@organicgarage.com