Meat Cutter – Costco – Calgary, AB

Costco’s Calgary location at 75 East Hills Boulevard is looking for a skilled Meat Cutter to join their warehouse team. This is a hands-on, technical role for someone who takes pride in their craft, understands meat cutting standards, and can keep up with the fast pace of a high-volume retail environment.

Day to day, you’ll be working in the meat department — cutting, trimming, and preparing raw meat products to Costco’s exacting specifications, operating equipment like the band saw, automatic slicer, tenderizing machine, and meat grinder, and making sure the display case is always stocked, rotated, and presented at its best.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

As a Meat Cutter at Costco Calgary, you’ll be responsible for the full cycle of meat preparation — from receiving and rotating product in the cooler all the way through to stocking the display case. You’ll handle cuts of meat up to 80 lbs, operate and maintain a range of equipment, and follow strict health and safety standards throughout every shift.

Working in a team environment, you’ll also collaborate with wrappers and support the Meat Manager’s plan for product presentation and merchandising. Compliance with Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and food safety regulations is a core part of the job, as is delivering prompt and courteous service to Costco members.

Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter role at Costco Calgary covers a wide range of duties throughout each shift. From equipment checks first thing in the morning to sanitising the work area throughout the day, you’ll be expected to maintain a high standard of quality, consistency, and food safety compliance at all times.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitised the previous night, and assess daily production needs by reworking and restocking the display case
• Receive and rotate meat in the cooler, scan inventory, rework, and destroy product as required
• Transport cases of meat (up to 80 lbs) from the cooler to the cutting or preparation area
• Cut and trim meat to Costco specifications using a band saw, knives, or automatic slicer; operate the tenderizing machine and roast tyer following all safety and security procedures
• Operate the meat grinder, check fat content of each batch, and follow proper production procedures and standards for quality and consistency
• Transfer cut and ground meat to styro trays and load onto wheeled racks for wrappers; assist with wrapping and stocking the meat case according to the Meat Manager’s merchandising plan
• Clean and sanitise the work area throughout the day in compliance with health codes, sanitation standards, and proper temperature maintenance; follow all SSOPs
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and implements
• Set up and conduct seafood road shows as outlined in the Costco Seafood Road Show manual
• Deliver prompt and courteous service to Costco members at all times
• Assist in other areas of the warehouse as needed

Requirements / Skills

This role is best suited to someone with hands-on meat cutting experience and a strong understanding of food safety standards. Costco holds its meat department to a high standard, so candidates need to demonstrate both technical skill and a commitment to safety, quality, and consistency.

• Meat cutting experience is required; candidates must pass Costco’s meat cutting test
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required on the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Physical capability to handle cases of meat weighing up to 80 lbs
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and ability to follow health code requirements including proper temperature maintenance
• For positions at Quebec locations, candidates must be able to communicate in French (oral and written)

How to Apply

To apply, use the official link below to submit your application through Costco’s hiring portal. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your meat cutting experience before submitting.

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