Meat Department Manager, Centre Food (Ref#: M31)

Reporting to the Food Store Manager, responsibilities for this position include the following:

1. Perform the function and role of Head Meat Cutter.
2. Lead, train and supervise all staff in Meat department.
3. Manage and maintain consistent buying and selling policies as per association standards.
4. Direct the preparation of sales and promotion events.
5. Maintain competitive prices and initiate price checks.
6. Comply with all CFIA government standards applicable to the Meat Department.
7. Ensure a high level of prompt, efficient and friendly customer service.
8. Responsible for all food safety, cleaning, sanitizing and housekeeping regulations and association standards
9. Responsible for merchandising, budgeting, inventories, human resources and customer relations.
10. Ensure the quality and condition of all merchandise in department meets all the Co-operative’s standards.
11. Review and analyse the operating statements related to the department, in order to ensure efficient operating and initiate immediate corrective action where necessary.

Qualifications:

• Preference would be given to candidates who have experience as a team leader, supervisor or mentor and also have experience working within a complex, high volume, retail setting.
• Experience within the Co-op retail system would be considered an asset, in addition to CRS Candidates whom have completed or are completing Advance Training.

*a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Deadline: October 19, 2025

If you are interested or require additional information, please contact: Steve Gotto, Senior Human Resources Specialist at 306.933.0305.

Employees interested in the above position are to discuss their intentions with their team leader prior to approaching the contact person.

Submit your resume and cover letter to Careers@saskatoon.crs. Please indicate posting number in “Subject” line.

Saskatoon Co-op is here to serve our members with products and services that help build, feed and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business; being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. Saskatoon Co-op has over 1400 employees serving over 118,000 members in Saskatoon and surrounding communities through the provision of goods and services in the areas of grocery, liquor, pharmacy, petroleum and lubricants, home and building solutions, and agricultural supplies including fertilizer. To learn more about who we are, visit www.saskatoonco-op.crs.