Meat Assistant – Costco – Gatineau, QC

Gatineau’s Costco location on Boul. Maloney Ouest is looking for a Meat Assistant to join their warehouse team. This hands-on role is a great fit for someone who takes pride in food quality, follows safety standards closely, and enjoys working in a structured, fast-moving environment.

In this position, you’ll be working directly in the meat department, handling everything from wrapping and labelling products to operating equipment like the meat grinder and keeping the department clean and compliant with health code requirements. If you have experience in meat wrapping or food production, you’ll have a strong advantage here.

About the Role: Meat Assistant

As a Meat Assistant at Costco Gatineau, your core duties revolve around preparing and stocking meat products for the sales floor. You’ll use an automatic wrapping machine to package individual cuts, set the labeller by product type and price, and ensure everything hitting the display case is properly wrapped, labelled, and rotated. You’ll also operate the meat grinder, checking fat content for each batch to maintain consistency and quality.

Maintaining a clean and safe workspace is central to this role. You’ll be expected to sanitize equipment and work areas throughout the day, perform routine maintenance on machinery, and follow all health code standards including sanitation protocols and proper temperature management. Strong attention to detail and a commitment to food safety will serve you well in this position. Note: Since this position is in a Quebec location, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written).

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details for this posting are not listed, Costco Canada typically provides health and dental coverage, retirement savings plans, and employee discounts. Full details on compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Meat Assistant role at Costco involves a consistent set of daily tasks that keep the meat department running smoothly and in line with food safety regulations. From equipment checks first thing in the morning to stocking the display case throughout the day, each responsibility plays a direct role in delivering quality products to members.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized the previous night at the start of each shift
• Rework the display case and rotate product to maintain freshness and proper presentation
• Operate the automatic wrapping machine by loading large trays of styro-packaged meat from wheeled racks
• Set the labeller according to product type and price, then print and apply labels to each package
• Stock display cases by reaching through sliding windows or repositioning racks to floor level
• Operate the meat grinder, load product, and check the fat content of each batch for quality consistency
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the shift in compliance with health code standards
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and related implements
• Provide courteous member service and assist in other warehouse areas when needed

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a dependable candidate who can follow established procedures, work safely around food production equipment, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and quality. Prior experience in a meat department or food production setting is a definite asset for this role.

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required starting on your first day in the position
• Meat wrapping experience is preferred — candidates with this background will be given priority consideration
• French language proficiency (oral and written) is required for this Quebec location
• Attention to detail when monitoring fat content, labelling accuracy, and product rotation
• Ability to follow safety and health code procedures consistently throughout the shift

How to Apply

To apply, visit the official job posting using the link below. Make sure your resume is up to date and that you have your Food Safety Certification – Level 1 ready before submitting your application.

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