Meat Cutter-FT

About the company

Sobeys is a major Canadian grocery employer with a long-standing presence across the country. The organization operates under several well-known banners and focuses on delivering quality food, strong customer experiences, and support for the communities it serves.

With a large workforce and stores in all 10 provinces, the company emphasizes teamwork, service, and a shared commitment to helping customers and employees thrive.

Role overview

This full-time Meat Cutter position in Waterloo, Ontario is centered on preparing meat products, serving customers professionally, and keeping the meat department organized, safe, and aligned with company and food safety standards.

Key duties

• Assist customers in a courteous and helpful manner while addressing their needs.
• Prepare meat products for display and sale.
• Handle merchandising of the meat section when required.
• Keep the meat department clean, orderly, and well maintained.
• Receive and manage incoming meat orders.
• Fulfill special meat product requests from customers.
• Take part in ongoing learning and professional growth.
• Follow company meat standards as well as Canadian Food Inspection Agency requirements.
• Apply all relevant company policies and operating standards.
• Carry out administrative tasks as needed.
• Train new team members and clerks on technical aspects of the role.
• Support the Meat Manager or second meat clerk/department functions when needed.

Qualifications and experience

• Strong working knowledge of meat department operations and practical skills.
• Ability to perform well independently in a busy, fast-moving setting.
• High school diploma.
• At least 12 months of relevant experience.

Compensation and benefits

The pay range for this position is CAD 19.50 to CAD 25.50 per hour, with final pay determined by location, experience, skills, internal equity, and market conditions.

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Access to virtual healthcare and an employee and family assistance program.
• Retirement and savings plan.
• 10% in-store discount at participating banners plus access to additional discount programs.
• Learning and development resources.
• Parental leave top-up.
• Paid vacation and days off.

Additional information

Travel requirements for this role are limited to 0% to 10%.

The employer may use artificial intelligence tools to support screening, assessment, and recruitment efficiency, but hiring decisions remain with the hiring team.

Applicants who need accommodation because of a disability can request support during any stage of the hiring process.

Successful candidates must provide proof that they are legally allowed to work in the position before starting employment.

Although the organization mentions a hybrid work model for some roles, this position is based onsite in Waterloo and should be treated as an onsite role.