Meat Cutter – Costco – Kitchener, ON

Costco’s Kitchener location on King Street East is looking for a skilled Meat Cutter to join their meat department team. This is a hands-on, trade-focused role where your meat cutting experience and attention to food safety standards will be put to work every single day in a high-volume retail environment.

From operating band saws and grinders to maintaining strict sanitation standards, this position requires both technical skill and a commitment to quality. You’ll play a key role in preparing fresh product for members while keeping the department running smoothly and safely.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

As a Meat Cutter at Costco Kitchener, you’ll be responsible for the full range of meat preparation tasks — cutting, trimming, grinding, and tenderizing raw meat to Costco’s exact specifications. You’ll work with equipment including band saws, automatic slicers, tenderizing machines, and roast tyers, while also managing product rotation, cooler inventory, and display case stocking.

This role goes beyond just cutting meat. You’ll be expected to follow all health code requirements, maintain proper product temperatures, adhere to Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), and perform routine equipment maintenance. Providing prompt and courteous service to members is also a core part of the job.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Costco is well known for offering competitive compensation and a strong benefits package to its employees, which typically includes health and dental coverage, as well as other employee perks consistent with working at one of Canada’s top employers.

Responsibilities

The day-to-day work of a Meat Cutter at Costco is varied and physically demanding, requiring both precision and efficiency. Each shift involves preparing the department for the day, processing large quantities of meat, and keeping the workspace clean and compliant with food safety standards.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized from the previous night before beginning production
• Restock and rework the display case each morning to assess daily production needs and rotate product
• Receive and rotate meat in the cooler, scanning inventory, reworking product, and destroying items as needed
• Transport 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
• Operate the meat grinder, monitoring fat content of each batch for quality and consistency
• Transfer and load cut and ground meat to styro trays; assist with wrapping and stocking the meat case per the Meat Manager’s merchandising plan
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day, following all SSOPs and health code requirements
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Set up and conduct seafood road shows as outlined in the Costco Seafood Road Show manual

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate with genuine meat cutting experience and the technical know-how to work safely and efficiently in a busy meat department. The right person takes food safety seriously and can pass Costco’s own internal assessment.

• Meat cutting experience is required — this is not an entry-level position
• Must pass Costco’s internal meat cutting test prior to or upon starting
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from the first day in the role
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and handle the physical demands of a production environment
• Knowledge of sanitation standards, proper temperature maintenance, and health code compliance

How to Apply

To apply for the Meat Cutter position at Costco Kitchener, use the link below to access the official job posting. Make sure your resume is up to date and highlights your meat cutting experience before submitting.

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