Meat Operator

Gateway Co-operative Limited is currently seeking a community-minded Meat Operator to help lead our meat department in our newly built grocery store located in Sturgis, Saskatchewan.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO:

• Want to provide a positive customer experience with friendly and courteous service.
• Understands the importance of delivering quality meat products to the customers.
• Persons who model Gateway Co-op’s values of responsibility, respect and excellence!
• Have a great sense of humour and enjoys working with great people!

YOU’LL HELP WITH:

• Maintain the Co-operative’s standard for guest service excellence and resolve customer concerns according to established guidelines.
• Ensure that assigned staff are consistently deliver excellent guest service during their shifts.
• Provide information, assistance, and courteous service to customers, actively promoting merchandise sales at all times.
• Maintain and display all meat products following departmental procedures, ensuring products are fresh, properly rotated, and fully stocked.
• Place inventory replenishment orders through suppliers and supplier representatives as needed, and accurately complete mark-down reports.
• Notify the manager of special or out-of-stock merchandise requested by customers.
• Prepare, wrap, price, stock, and verify prices of merchandise as assigned.
• Observe all safety measures and immediately report hazardous conditions to the manager.
• Adhere to disciplinary procedures and report any necessary corrections to the manager.
• Record and extend inventory at the end of each period.
• Perform general housekeeping and sanitation duties in accordance with Co-op standards.
• Operate equipment required for preparing merchandise for sale.
• Maintain equipment by monitoring case temperatures, cleaning regularly, and notifying the manager about needed repairs.
• Assist in training new meat cutters and meat department associates.

REQUIREMENTS YOU NEED:

• 1 – 2 years of experience in a retail environment with 1 years of management experience in a fast-paced retail environment; experience within the Co-op Retailing System (CRS) would be an asset.
• Apprenticeship certification in progress or completed is an asset.
• Meat cutting experience is required.
• Demonstrate effective team leadership skills and have the ability to work well within a multigenerational, highly motivated team.
• Able to build relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most and recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• Must posses a valid Class 5 driver’s license and clean abstract.
• Must have a clear criminal record and be bondable.

Our team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive group benefits package, bonus program, and employer-contributed pension plan.  Financial assistance to assist with relocation and also completion of apprenticeship program.

Salary Range for Position:  $39,707 – $53,720

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Gateway Co-operative Limited is located in east central Saskatchewan servicing the areas of Buchanan, Canora, Preeceville and Sturgis. The Parkland area is an outdoor person’s haven with access to lakes, golf courses, hunting and many other activities.  This area is also a wonderful place to raise a family with lower cost of living, an elementary and high school, various clubs and community groups.  For more information on living in Sturgis, Saskatchewan, please go to: http://townofsturgis.ca.

We have ambitious plans to continue growing our business in the beautiful east central area of Saskatchewan.  Come and join our team!