Requisition ID: 166432
Career Group: Store Careers
Job Category: Retail - Floater
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-Time
Country: Canada (CA)
Province: Alberta
City: Calgary
Location: Floater-AB
Postal Code: T2E 7V8
Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.
We are looking for 3 candidates for the Safeway Meat Pool in Edmonton and 2 candidates in Calgary.
Overview
A day in the life of a Meat Cutter - Float:
As part of the Meat Cutter – Float Staff you will be required to work in various Safeway locations to provide Meat Cutter coverage in the meat department
You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our highly skilled Meat Cutters are trained here to prepare the outstanding quality cuts that Safeway has built its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products.
Job Description
Experience
Strong preference will be given to candidates with previous Retail Meat Cutting experience
Knowledgeable of various cuts of meat an asset. Safeway specific training will be provided
Key Responsibilities
Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations
Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner
Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs
Cut and prepare meat products for display using knives and saws
Stocking various meat products to shelves
Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs
Use of commercial power equipment
Order writing
Receiving and rotating product
Filling product showcases
Cleaning and sanitizing of work area
Job Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
Ability to learn quickly
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Highly motivated and team oriented
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form
Possess strong Customer Service qualities
Works in a Safe and responsible manner
Available to work flexible hours
Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged
Previous Retail Meat Cutting experience an asset
Work in various Safeway locations to provide Meat Cutter coverage
Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only)
Physical Requirements
(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)
Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds
Constant hand coordination, reaching and gripping
Frequent standing, squatting, bending, walking, twisting, pushing or pulling
Occasional lifting of between 20-100 pounds
Occasional exposure to cold temperatures
While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.
We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.