Meat Cutter – Costco – St. John’s, NL

Costco’s St. John’s location on Danny Drive is looking for an experienced Meat Cutter to join the meat department team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with solid meat cutting experience and a commitment to food safety, quality, and excellent member service.

Day to day, you’ll be working with band saws, knives, grinders, tenderizers, and slicers to cut and prepare a variety of raw meats to Costco’s quality standards. You’ll also keep the display case stocked and rotated, assist with wrapping, and maintain a clean and sanitary workspace throughout your shift.

About the Role: Meat Cutter

As a Meat Cutter at Costco St. John’s, you’ll be responsible for the full cycle of raw meat preparation — from receiving and rotating product in the cooler to cutting, trimming, grinding, and presenting finished cuts in the display case. You’ll handle cases weighing up to 80 lbs and operate a range of meat department equipment while following Costco’s specifications for consistency and quality.

Maintaining health code compliance and sanitation standards is a core part of the job. You’ll follow all Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs), perform routine equipment maintenance, and ensure proper product temperatures are kept throughout the day. On occasion, you may also set up and run a seafood road show as outlined in Costco’s procedures.

Benefits and Salary

Costco is well known across Canada for offering competitive compensation and a strong employee benefits package. While the specific wage for this position isn’t listed in this posting, Costco typically provides benefits such as health and dental coverage, life insurance, a company-matched pension plan, and an employee membership. Full details will be discussed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

The Meat Cutter role at Costco involves a wide range of physical and technical tasks across the full meat department workflow. From handling raw product in the cooler to presenting finished cuts in the display case, every step requires attention to detail and a strong understanding of food safety practices.

• 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, and destroy product 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 specification using a band saw, knives, or automatic slicer; operate the tenderizing machine and roast tyer
• Operate the meat grinder and check the fat content of each batch to ensure product quality and consistency
• Transfer cut and ground meat to styro trays and assist with wrapping and stocking the meat case according to the Meat Manager’s merchandising plan
• Clean and sanitize the work area throughout the day and follow all SSOPs and health code requirements
• Perform routine maintenance on machinery, equipment, and tools used in the department
• Set up and operate the seafood road show as described in Costco’s Seafood Road Show manual
• Provide prompt and courteous service to Costco members throughout the shift

Requirements / Skills

Costco is looking for a candidate who brings proven meat cutting experience and a solid understanding of food safety standards. The ideal person is physically capable, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining both product quality and a safe work environment.

• Meat cutting experience is required — candidates must also 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 up to 80 lbs regularly throughout the shift
• Knowledge of sanitation standards and the ability to maintain compliance with health code requirements
• Ability to operate meat department equipment including band saws, grinders, tenderizers, slicers, and roast tyers safely and effectively

How to Apply

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

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