Meat Cutter – Costco – Edmonton, AB

Costco’s Edmonton location on 149th Street is looking for an experienced Meat Cutter to join their meat department team. This is a hands-on role for someone who takes pride in their craft and understands the importance of quality, consistency, and food safety in a high-volume retail environment.

Day to day, you’ll be working with band saws, knives, grinders, and slicers to cut and trim meat to Costco’s exacting specifications. Beyond the cutting itself, you’ll handle everything from receiving and rotating stock in the cooler to assisting with product presentation in the display case — making this a role with real variety and responsibility.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

As a Meat Cutter at Costco Edmonton, you’ll be responsible for the full cycle of meat preparation — from inspecting and reassembling equipment at the start of the day, to cutting, trimming, grinding, and packaging product according to department standards. You’ll operate a range of equipment including band saws, automatic slicers, tenderizing machines, and roast tyers, and you’ll be expected to meet quality and consistency targets with every batch.

Working in a food production environment means that sanitation and safety are non-negotiable. You’ll follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), comply with health codes, maintain proper temperatures, and perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment. Teamwork is central to how this department runs — you’ll work alongside meat wrappers and assistants, and support member service when needed.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known across Canada for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While the specific wage for this position isn’t listed in this posting, Costco team members typically enjoy access to health and dental coverage, paid time off, and employee discounts. Specific details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter role at Costco Edmonton covers a wide range of daily tasks that keep the meat department running smoothly and efficiently. From opening equipment checks through to end-of-day sanitation, every part of the process matters for product quality and member satisfaction.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized the previous night, ensuring everything is ready for the day’s production
• Rework and restock the display case, assessing daily production needs and rotating product appropriately
• Receive and rotate meat in the cooler, scanning inventory and processing reworks and destructions as needed
• Bring cases of meat weighing up to 80 lbs from the cooler to the cutting or preparation area
• Cut and trim meat to Costco specifications using band saw, knives, or automatic slicer; operate tenderizing machine and roast tyer following all safety procedures
• Operate the meat grinder, check fat content of each batch, and maintain proper production standards for quality and consistency
• Transfer and load cut and ground meat onto styro trays and racks for wrappers; assist with wrapping and stocking the meat case
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day in compliance with health codes and 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
• Provide prompt and courteous member service at all times

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate with hands-on meat cutting experience and a solid understanding of food safety practices. You’ll need to be comfortable with physical demands and have the technical skills to work efficiently across a range of equipment.

• Meat cutting experience is required for this position — this is not an entry-level role
• Must pass Costco’s meat cutting test as part of the hiring process
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required on your first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Physical capability to handle cases of meat weighing up to 80 lbs
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality and consistency in all production tasks
• Ability to follow strict sanitation and safety procedures in a food production environment

How to Apply

To apply, use the link below to access the official Costco job posting and submit your application. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your relevant meat cutting experience before applying.

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