Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of Full Time Meat Cutter at our Food Store location in Prince Albert, Sk.

Who we are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to provide an exceptional experience to customers and members to enhance the success and vibrancy in our communities, delivering profits back and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs

Reporting to the Meat Team Leader, responsibilities for this position include the following:

• Demonstrate the day-to-day behaviors and actions that align with and strengthen Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, values, brand and focus on safety
• Engage and interact with guests to create a positive shopping experience- in person, on the telephone
• Properly prepare products to Co-op standards, package and label finished products, maintain production records
• Ensure to keep a clean and maintained department
• Maintain and display all types of meat products according to department standards
• Perform other duties as assigned

Why it matters: Our Lake Country Co-op team provides a range of products and services to support our 51,000 member-owners in 19 different communities. Through the work that we do and annual sales of over $650 million we help to build, fuel, feed and grow our communities together.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail Store Operations and Customer Service:

• You have your grade 12 or equivalent experience; Approved Meat Cutting course and or previous retail meat cutting experience especially in the CRS would be considered an asset
• You are honest and trustworthy, are results orientated, and strive to be the best in the work that you do
• You are well organized, capable of attaining a high level of production, with a minimum amount of supervision
• You are familiar with Food Safe procedures and practices
• Ability to lift and load products; extensive physical labour is required
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives.
• You have the ability to work in a fast paced, guest facing environment
• You have a flexible work schedule including weekends, evenings and holidays

Our Lake Country Co-op team members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

At Lake Country Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

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