Meat Clerk- Northlands Food Store

South Country Co-op is hiring a friendly and customer-focused Meat Clerk to join our team at the Northlands Food Store in Medicine Hat, AB. If you’re passionate about providing exceptional customer experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Meat Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering outstanding customer service while assisting with the packaging, pricing, merchandising, and display of meat, poultry, and seafood products. This position is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety, and are committed to providing a positive customer experiences. Retail experience, specifically in a meat or deli department is preferred. South Country Co-op is willing to provide Meat Cutter training to individuals interested in advancement within the department.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Deliver exceptional customer service and provide product knowledge, including cooking and preparation recommendations. 
• Maintain attractive, well-stocked displays of fresh, smoked, frozen, and value-added meat products.
• Wrap, weigh, label, and price meat products accurately for sale.
• Assist in the preparation of value-added products, including sausage and hamburger patties.
• Support inventory management through stock replenishment, inventory counts, product rotation, and reporting out-of-stock items or customer requests.
• Monitor product quality, markdowns, shrinkage, and spoilage to support department operations. 
• Receive, inspect, and properly store product deliveries in accordance with food safety and temperature-control requirements.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized department, including displays, coolers, freezers, equipment, and storage areas.
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and food handling procedures are followed at all times.
• Assist the Meat Manager with daily department operations and contribute to the overall success of the team. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years of age
• High School diploma, GED or equivalent; or an acceptable combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of ordering and receiving procedures desired
• High level of integrity and work ethic
• Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse environment
• Ability to respond quickly in a dynamic and changing environment 
• Embodies our employee values of Customer Focused, Builds Awesome Teams and Communicates Effectively in everything we do 

Work Schedule: 
This position requires full availability, including days, evenings, and weekends, early morning.

Why Work with Us?

At South Country Co-op, we value our team members and are committed to their well-being and success. As part of our dedication to providing a supportive working environment, we offer a range of Total Rewards:

• Employee and Family Assistance Program: Access confidential counseling, resources, and support services for you and your family.
• Team Member Volunteer Program: Get involved in community initiatives and make a positive impact through volunteer opportunities.
• Long Term Service Awards: Recognize and celebrate milestones in your career with us.
• Career and Development Opportunities: Take advantage of growth opportunities and advance your career within our organization.

South Country Co-op is proud to uphold our brand values: Customer Focused, Build Awesome Teams, and Communicates Effectively. We offer competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, and potential eligibility for a comprehensive benefits package, based on hours worked.

Internal candidates who apply by Tuesday, November 3, 2026, 4:00pm will be given first consideration, based on seniority, ability, and fitness to perform the work satisfactorily. The Internal Candidate Verification Form must be submitted.