Meat Cutter Trainee

Lake Country Co-op invites applications for the position of full-time Meat Cutter Trainee (40 hours/week) at our Food Store location inNipawin, Saskatchewan.

Who We Are: Lake Country Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we are built on a foundation of honesty, innovation, responsibility, and respect-values that shape how we work, how we serve, and how we grow. We believe in working together to deliver exceptional experiences for our members and guests, strengthen the success of our communities, and reinvest in sustainable growth that benefits everyone. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring the Lake Country Co-op brand to life, visit us at www.lakecountryco-op.crs.

Why It Matters: Lake Country Co-op provides a range of products and services to support our over 56,500 member-owners in 20 different communities throughout North Central Saskatchewan in the areas of Food, Pharmacy, Convenience Store, Home and Building Solutions, Ag products, Petroleum, Food Services, and Wine, Spirits and Beer. Through continuous innovation, strong collaborations with local organizations, and annual sales of $700 million, we continue to help build, fuel, feed, and grow our communities together. Our goal is to work together and build stronger, more vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.

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

• Demonstrate the behaviors and actions to support Lake Country Co-operative’s vision, mission, and safety principles to make a difference in members’ lives with a strong customer-focused approach.
• Provide legendary service at all touch points through various communication channels.
• Learn to cut, trim, grind, and prepare various cuts of meat according to customer requests and store requirements.
• Wrap, weigh, label, and price meat products to Co-op standards while maintaining production records.
• Stock and display products with a focus on well-organized, visually appealing presentation.
• Monitor code dates to always ensure the freshest inventory is on the shelf; follow First in, first out (FIFO).
• Learn to maintain accurate records to support inventory management, including completing paperwork for claims, damages, and shortages.
• Clean and sanitize meat department tools, equipment, and workstations.
• Support and follow Food Safe, Asset Protection, and Safety Management regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are:

You are looking for a career opportunity in Retail Store Operations and Customer Service and meet the following:

• Grade 12 diploma or equivalent; Previous meat cutting experience and meat cutter trade certification is an asset.
• Willing to participate in an intensive, in-store meat cutter training program within established timelines.
• Honest, trustworthy, results-oriented, and proud of the work that you do.
• Well-organized and capable of attaining a high level of production with a minimum amount of supervision.
• Strongly service-oriented, motivated, and capable of assisting customers in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, guest-facing environment.
• Able to fulfill physical labour job requirements, including regular heavy lifting and working in refrigerated and freezer environments.
• Familiar with Food Safe procedures and practices.
• Flexible work schedule, including days, evenings, weekends, 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 are working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve.

306.953.2061 | FOOD #2026-105