Job Description

South Country Co-op is hiring a friendly and customer-focused Meat Cutter to join our team at Northlands Food Store in Medicine Hat, AB.. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Meat Manager, the Meat Cutter is responsible for cutting, packaging, and displaying meat products, maintaining a clean and safe work environment, and assisting with inventory and ordering. This position plays a key role in ensuring the Meat Department operates smoothly and efficiently by preparing fresh cuts of meat, poultry, and seafood while providing exceptional service to our customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver friendly, knowledgeable, and courteous customer service
• Prepare fresh cuts of meat, poultry, and seafood to meet customer and store needs
• Package, price, label, and display products for retail shelves Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary department environment
• Assist with ordering, inventory control, and receiving procedures
• Assist in ordering, receiving, and inventory management
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety throughout the department
• Ensure adherence to all meat cutting procedures and safety regulations
• Practice good housekeeping and sanitation practices in work areas, coolers, and freezers
• Educate customers on the benefits of membership in South Country Co-op
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum of 2+ years of meat cutting experience, preferably in a retail environment
• Meat Cutter certification is an asset, or willingness to obtain within 12 months
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 20 lbs., occasionally carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in cold environments (cooler at approx. 7°C, freezer)
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a diverse team
• Strong customer service, communication, and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Strong knife skills, manual dexterity, and safe equipment operation

Work Schedule:

This position requires full availability, including days, evenings, and weekends, early morning.

Why Work with Us?

At South Country Co-op, we value our team members and are committed to their well-being and success. As part of our dedication to providing a supportive working environment, we offer a range of Total Rewards:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family.
• Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities.
• Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us.
• Career and Development Opportunities: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization.

South Country Co-op is proud to uphold our brand values: Customer Focused, Build Awesome Teams, and Communicates Effectively We offer competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, and potential eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package, based on hours worked.

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply using the internal career portal via HR Self service.

Internal candidates who apply by Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 4:00 pm will be given first consideration, based on seniority, ability, and fitness to perform the work satisfactorily. The Internal Candidate verification form must be submitted as part of your application.

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

South Country Co-op is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy.

Our work is guided by our values of Customer Focused, Builds Awesome Teams and Communicates Effectively and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.southcountryco-op.crs