Meat​/Deli Operator

Please forward resume to  Please ensure title of the position is included in the subject line. Gateway Co-op thanks everyone for their interest, however, only those applicants chosen to continue will be contacted. Applicants must be presently living in Canada and have a valid Canadian work permit.

• Available to work days/evenings and weekends as scheduled (extended hours on occasion).
• Maintains a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance.
• Adheres to Co-ops dress code (uniform, hat/hairnet).
• Maintains a clean and safe work-space environment.
• Endure medium to high levels of physical exertion (standing, bending, lifting).
• Equipment operation (weigh scales, meat slicers, pallet jack, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills with customers (in-person and telephone).
• Observes Co-ops code of conduct, policies and store rules.

• Greeting customers, ensuring outstanding customer services is provided in the department at all times.
• Preparing, assembling, displaying and merchandising of products.
• Maintaining adequate inventory levels and stock controls procedures.
• Meeting or exceeding all operational objectives and administration requirements for the department.

• Minimum 1 year meat cutter experience.
• Supervisor/team lead experience will be considered an asset.
• Communication skills:
  Position is the first line of contact with our customers.
• Key skills required include:
  • Speaking and engaging with customers in a calm, effective and friendly manner.
  • Listening skills.
  • Basic mathematics:
    Require to estimate prices and weigh product for customers.
  • Stamina:
    This position often stands for long periods of time and are required to lift medium to heavy objects.
  • Job commitment:
    Punctual and able to work variable shifts assigned by the Branch Store Manager.
  • Role engagement:
    Ability to work with positive attitude and high level of energy.
  • Responsibility success:
    Effectively manage and complete all aspects of key responsibilities.
  • Collaborative approach:
    Works with others and enjoys being part of a team.

Successful applicant must be willing to travel to another town/city to obtain on the job training.