Requisition ID:  187770 
Career Group:  Store Careers 
Job Category:  Retail - Meat 
Travel Requirements:  0 - 10%
Job Type:  Part-Time
 
Country: Canada (CA) 
Province: Manitoba 
City: Winnipeg
Location: 4842 Marion & Braemar Safeway 
Postal Code: R2HOT8 
 
Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,600 stores in over 930 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail.

 

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About Safeway: 

Safeway grocery stores provide an exceptional food shopping experience to consumers from Vancouver, British Columbia to Thunder Bay, Ontario. We are the newest member of Sobeys Inc.’s retail food offering which serves the needs of Canadians with more than 1,500 stores in over 800 communities from coast-to-coast. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Our commitment to delivering top quality products and superior service to our customers, and for giving back to the communities we serve has earned us a reputation as an employer of choice for those looking for an exciting career in food retail. 

A day in the life of a Meat Clerk: 

You will deal directly with customers and answer questions on everything from grilling to nutrition. Our highly skilled Meat Clerks are trained here to prepare the outsttnding quality selections that Safeway has built its reputation on. Become part of the team that offers our customers some of our best-selling products. 

Here’s where you’ll be focusing:

Experience 

Preference will be given to candidates with previous Meat or Seafood experience  Safeway specific training will be provided 

Key Responsibilities 

Upholds and complies with company procedures, standards and policies in all situations  Greets customers in a polite and friendly manner  Demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with Safeway’s programs  Maintaining and building merchandise displays in compliance with Safeway programs  Order writing  Receiving and rotating product  Filling meat and seafood counters and showcases  Use of hand wrapper, and scale  Pricing meats and seafood  Cleaning and sanitizing work area  Working with raw as well as cooked seafood What you have to offer:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required 

Ability to learn quickly  Ability to work in a fast paced environment  Highly motivated and team oriented  Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form  Possess strong Customer Service qualities  Works in a safe and responsible manner  Able to work in a cold environment  Available to work flexible hours  Evening and weekend availability is strongly encouraged  Must be available to be scheduled anytime on Sunday (Alberta Only) 

Physical Requirements 

(Seldom: Not Daily, Rare: 0-5% of shift, Occasional: 6-33% of shift, Frequent: 34-66% of shift, Constant: 66-100% of shift)  Constant lifting of up to 20 pounds  Occasional lifting of between 20-50 pounds  Constant gripping  Frequent standing, bending, walking, twisting, carrying, pushing or pulling  Occasional exposure to cold temperatures 

 

Why work for us: 

We offer regular pay increases for hourly employees, flexible scheduling and a comprehensive benefit plan that includes employer funded prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental coverage, and pension plan for eligible employees We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic individuals who enjoy giving our customers the best shopping experience If you want the chance to join one of the best retail teams in the industry, enhance your skill set, learn from experts and advance your career, this is the place to be We are an award winning organization that is renowned for its inclusive work environment and recognized as a great place to work

 

We offer a competitive compensation package, which varies by role. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy. 

 

We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. 

 

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.