Meat Cutter – Retail Or Wholesale

Walia Foods in Surrey, British Columbia is hiring a Meat Cutter – Retail Or Wholesale at $25.00 per hour for 40 hours per week. This is a permanent full-time role with 2 vacancies, and the position has been approved by the LMIA. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible. The job suits a self-motivated meat cutter with good interpersonal skills who knows meat cuts and preparation methods and can handle the full counter, from cutting and display to sales records.

Key Responsibilities

• Remove meat bones
• Cut, trim, and prepare standard meat cuts
• Cut carcasses, sides, and quarters
• Cut poultry into parts
• Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
• Cut, grind, and prepare meats for sale
• Perform quality inspections on meats and other products
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry, and fish products
• Receive and fulfil custom orders
• Weigh, package, price, and display products
• Label meat with the cut, grade, preparation date, best-by date, and other pertinent information
• Maintain the sharpness, cleanliness, and sterilization of knives and tools
• Keep preparation areas clean
• Record the quantity of meat received and distributed to cooks, and keep track of meat sales
• Manage inventory, keep sales records, and determine the quantity, product line, and freshness of products
• Store meats and fish in the refrigerator or freezers at the required temperature
• Prepare special cuts of meat that customers have requested
• Do curing, smoking, tenderising, and preserving meat
• Negotiate order details with representatives from supply companies
• Adhere to food safety and sanitation regulations
• Prepare and arrange meat cuts and products in the display counter so that they look appealing

Requirements

• Fluent in English
• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• Minimum 1 to 2 years of working experience in a similar industry
• Thorough criminal record check
• Thorough understanding of types, cuts, and preparation methods of meat
• Knowledge of meat cutting and techniques
• Excellent hand-eye coordination and able to use hand tools
• Strong enough to lift and carry heavy boxes of meat, which often weigh up to 50 pounds
• Able to concentrate on a singular task and pay close attention to avoid injury and waste of product
• Good hand control in order to make proper cuts of meat that are the right size
• Willing to work in a cold or refrigerated environment
• Able to work in a fast-paced busy environment and under pressure
• Required to perform repetitive tasks and work standing for extended periods
• Prepared for physically demanding tasks as part of daily work
• Punctual, accountable, and reliable; gives importance to values and ethics; organized and flexible; good team player; energetic with a positive attitude
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills and excellent customer service skills

Salary & Benefits

The salary is $25.00 per hour for 40 hours per week. The posting states permanent full-time employment and that the position has been approved by the LMIA. No other benefits are stated on the source posting, so none is claimed here. The LMIA approval is stated as information from the posting and is not a visa guarantee.

How to Apply

Apply through this listing on gulfvisasjobs.com using the direct link to the original Job Bank posting.