Meat Cutter – Costco – Scarborough, ON

At Costco’s Scarborough warehouse on 1411 Warden Avenue, the Meat Cutter role is a hands-on position for skilled tradespeople who take pride in quality and precision. This is a great fit for anyone with proven meat cutting experience who wants to work in a busy, production-focused environment with a competitive hourly wage.

Day to day, you’ll be working with band saws, knives, grinders, tenderizers, and automatic slicers to prepare raw meat to Costco’s exacting standards. Beyond the cutting itself, you’ll rotate and receive product, manage display cases, and ensure the department runs smoothly from open to close.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

This position goes well beyond basic cutting and trimming. You’ll be responsible for inspecting and reassembling equipment, managing cooler inventory, operating specialty machinery, and maintaining consistent product quality throughout your shift. Every batch from the grinder is checked for fat content, and finished product is transferred to trays and staged for the wrapping team — all while keeping the meat case fully stocked and visually merchandised according to the Meat Manager’s plan.

A strong commitment to food safety and sanitation is central to this role. You’ll follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), comply with health code requirements including proper temperature maintenance, perform routine machinery upkeep, and occasionally set up and run the Costco Seafood Road Show. Member service is part of the job too — you’ll be expected to interact with members in a prompt and courteous manner at all times.

Benefits and Salary

This Meat Cutter position at Costco Scarborough offers an hourly wage of $21.00. Costco is well known across Canada for offering strong employee benefits packages to its warehouse staff, which typically include health and dental coverage, as well as other perks consistent with working for one of the country’s largest retailers.

Responsibilities

As a Meat Cutter at Costco Scarborough, your shift will involve a mix of production work, equipment operation, and food safety compliance. Each task plays an important role in keeping the meat department running efficiently and ensuring members receive a quality product every time.

• Inspect and reassemble equipment sanitized the night before at the start of each shift
• Rework and restock the display case daily based on production needs, rotating product appropriately
• Receive and rotate meat in the cooler; scan inventory, rework, and destroy 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 band saw, knives, or automatic slicer; operate tenderizing machine and roast tyer
• Operate the meat grinder, check fat content of each batch, and follow department production procedures for quality and consistency
• Transfer cut and ground meat to styro trays and stage on wheeled racks for wrappers; assist with wrapping and stocking the meat case
• 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 operate the Costco Seafood Road Show as outlined in the department 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 the technical know-how to work safely and efficiently in a production environment. You’ll need to demonstrate your skills through a Costco meat cutting test, so confidence with industry-standard equipment is a must.

• Meat cutting experience is required — this is a skilled trade position, not entry-level
• Food Safety Certification – Level 1 is required from your first day in the role
• Ability to pass Costco’s internal meat cutting test
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred
• Physical capability to lift and transport cases of meat up to 80 lbs
• Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation procedures, and proper temperature maintenance

How to Apply

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

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