Meat Cutter – Costco – Gatineau, QC

Costco’s Gatineau location at 1100 Boul. Maloney Ouest is looking for a skilled Meat Cutter to join their meat department team. This is a hands-on role that requires real meat cutting experience and a commitment to quality, safety, and Costco’s high standards for product presentation.

In this role, you’ll be working with professional equipment — band saws, knives, grinders, tenderizers, and automatic slicers — to cut, trim, and prepare raw meat for sale. Every day brings a mix of production work, equipment maintenance, and direct interaction with members on the floor.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

The Meat Cutter position at Costco Gatineau goes beyond basic cutting duties. You’ll be responsible for the full cycle of meat department operations — from receiving and rotating product in the cooler, to preparing cuts to Costco specification, to stocking and merchandising the display case. Physical stamina matters here: the job involves handling cases of meat weighing up to 80 lbs.

Compliance with health code standards, sanitation protocols, and food safety regulations is a core part of this job. You’ll follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and perform routine equipment maintenance to keep the department running smoothly. Since this is a Quebec location, bilingual communication in French and English is required.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is widely recognised for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees. While specific salary details are not listed in this posting, Costco Canada employees typically have access to health and dental benefits, paid time off, and a positive team-oriented work culture. Contact the Gatineau location directly or visit the application for more details on compensation.

Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter role covers the full scope of daily meat department operations. From equipment inspection first thing in the morning to cleaning and sanitising throughout the day, you’ll play a key part in maintaining product quality and departmental efficiency. Here’s what the day-to-day looks like:

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitised from the previous night and assess daily production needs
• Receive and rotate meat in the cooler, scan inventory, rework product, and process any necessary destruction of items
• Transport cases of meat (up to 80 lbs) from the cooler to the cutting and preparation area
• Cut and trim meat to Costco specification using a band saw, knives, or automatic slicer; operate the tenderizing machine and roast tyer
• Operate the meat grinder and check fat content of each batch to ensure consistency and quality standards
• Package and transfer cut and ground meat to styro trays, load onto wheeled racks, and assist with wrapping and stocking the display case
• Clean and sanitise the work area throughout the shift in compliance with health codes and all SSOPs
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools
• Set up and operate 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 proven meat cutting experience and a strong understanding of food safety and sanitation. The ideal person is detail-oriented, physically capable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, refrigerated environment. Bilingualism is a must for this Gatineau location.

• Meat cutting experience is required — candidates must pass Costco’s meat cutting test
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Physical capability to lift and carry cases of meat weighing up to 80 lbs
• Bilingual communication in French and English (oral and written) is required for this Quebec location
• Knowledge of sanitation standards, health codes, and food safety procedures

How to Apply

To apply for this Meat Cutter position at Costco Gatineau, use the link below to access the official application. Make sure your resume is up to date and reflects your meat cutting experience before submitting.

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