Meat Cutter – Costco – Markham, ON

Costco’s Markham warehouse location at 65 Kirkham Drive is looking for an experienced Meat Cutter to join their meat department team. This is a hands-on role that requires genuine skill with cutting equipment and a solid understanding of food safety standards — not just a job for anyone, but a trade for someone who takes pride in their craft.

Day to day, you’ll be working with band saws, knives, grinders, tenderizers, and automatic slicers to prepare raw meat products to Costco’s quality specifications. You’ll also play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-stocked meat case that meets the expectations of Costco members.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

As a Meat Cutter at Costco Markham, your primary responsibility is to cut, trim, and prepare raw meat for sale according to Costco’s standards. This involves operating a range of specialized equipment and ensuring every product that hits the display case meets consistent quality and presentation requirements. You’ll be involved in everything from receiving product in the cooler to stocking the case and assisting with wrapping.

Beyond the cutting itself, this role demands a strong commitment to food safety and sanitation. You’ll follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), maintain proper temperatures, and keep your work area clean throughout the shift. Working within Costco’s established production procedures means attention to detail and consistency are non-negotiable parts of the job.

Benefits and Salary

This position offers a pay rate of $21.00 per hour. Costco is widely recognized for offering competitive compensation and employee benefits that go well beyond the basics — including health and dental coverage, a generous employee discount, and a positive team-oriented work culture.

Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter role covers a full range of production and service tasks within the meat department. From the moment the shift begins, you’ll be inspecting equipment, assessing daily production needs, and keeping the display case properly stocked and rotated. These responsibilities are critical to ensuring Costco members receive fresh, well-presented product every time they visit.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized from 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 product, and destroy items as required
• Transport meat cases weighing 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 tenderizing machine and roast tyer following all safety procedures
• Operate the meat grinder, monitor fat content of each batch, and maintain quality and consistency standards for finished product
• Transfer and load cut and ground meat into styro trays, assist with wrapping, and stock the meat case according to the Meat Manager’s merchandising plan
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day, following all SSOPs and health code requirements including proper temperature maintenance
• 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 member service at all times

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate with real meat cutting experience and the technical ability to pass Costco’s own meat cutting assessment. You’ll need to be comfortable working in a physically demanding, fast-moving environment while maintaining high standards for food safety and product quality.

• Meat cutting experience is required — this is a skilled trade role, not an entry-level position
• Must pass the Costco meat cutting test
• Food Safety Certification — Level 1 is required from the first day in the position
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the shift
• Strong understanding of sanitation standards and commitment to following health code procedures

How to Apply

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

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