Meat Department Manager

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Job Title: Meat Department Manager

Employment Status: Full-Time Permanent

Company: McDonald’s valu-mart

Address: 120 Ontario Road, Mitchell ON N0K 1N0

Date Posted: May 27, 2025

Closing Date: June 27, 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of the Meat department including: ordering, merchandising, customer service and labour scheduling.

• Champion and exemplify exceptional customer service and satisfaction through consistent application of store processes and standards.

• Consistently ensure service counters ‘wow’ the customer; execute standards to offer an exceptionally presentable department with a reputation for freshness and quality.

• Provide leadership to staff through delegation of work and scheduling, ongoing training, and promotion of a harmonious work environment.

• Monitor financial objectives and ensure that budgets are met through efficient operation of the department, keeping an eye on gross profit, labour productivity, operational expenses, inventory control, and shrink targets.

• To cut meat in compliance with the store’s cutting standards.

• To receive meat and check invoices ensuring quantity is accurate and quality of product meets with store standards.

• To follow the store safety procedures at all times.

• To respond to any customer inquiries or requests maintaining courteous customer relations at all times.

• Adhere to strict cleaning schedule ensuring a high level of cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Requirements

• Must be a certified Meat Cutter / Butcher.

• 1 - 2 years previous experience cutting meat.

• Able to stand for length of the shift (up to 8 hours).

• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• Demonstrated commitment to customer and employee relations.

• Able to work a variety of shifts including weekends and holidays as required.

• Able to work as a member of a team and support the execution of team goals.

Benefits:

• Benefit Plan(Dental, Prescription Drug, Paramedical, Life Insurance + Other Health Benefits)

• Vision Care + Optical Discount

• Employee Discount

• RRSP Contribution Match

• Paid Vacation

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Mitchell, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work(required).

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation.

Job Posting Notes

Thank you for your interest, however due to the volume of resumes only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Posting will be removed on close date noted above.

Contact Information

Name: Craig or Lisa McDonald

Phone Number: 519-348-8446

Email: mon07162@loblaw.ca

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If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our employees, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.  
 
Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.    

NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “Valu-Mart” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.

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