Join our team and see how Co-op does business differently!
At Gardenland Co‑op, you’re part of a community‑driven cooperative rooted in the Pembina Valley—where success is shared with the very people who call this place home. Powered by local ownership, local decision‑making, and local impact, your work here goes beyond a job.
It’s a career with purpose, and a place to truly belong.
Position : Meat Clerk
Work Location: Morden, MB
Status: Full-Time, Permanent, Non-Management
Shifts: Must be available for 8-hour shifts . Weekend and evening shift availability required.
Benefits: Employer-matched pension plan
Robust health benefits
Employee discounts and rebates
Paid time off
Education assistance program
Ongoing development and training
Employee Assistance Plan
What you’ll do:
The Meat Clerk is responsible for delivering outstanding customer service; wrapping, packaging and pricing cuts of meat, poultry and seafood; merchandising and displaying packaged meat; making hamburger patties and ground beef and maintaining department cleanliness and housekeeping standards. This position requires staff to work in a cool, damp environment and handle raw meat.
The Meat Clerk will live the Co-op Brand and strive to achieve and maintain positive and healthy relationships with co-workers and customers.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Living the Brand
The Meat Clerk will consistently represent and uphold the Co‑op brand by demonstrating Gardenland Co‑op’s vision, mission, and values in all interactions.
Communication & Interpersonal Skills
Demonstrate a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service and creating positive interactions.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with both customers and coworkers.
Work well within a team environment and contribute to a supportive, collaborative workplace.
Work Duties
Provide excellent customer service by engaging with customers, taking orders, answering questions about cuts of meat, cooking methods, and pricing.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the meat department, ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
Package and label product according to quality and safety standards.
Make hamburger, patties and other fresh in-store made product.
Receive, organize and arrange orders in the freezer and coolers. (Repeated heavy lifting.)
Ensure displays are attractive and full, follow merchandising guidelines and maintain first-in-first-out process.
Safety and Work Requirements
Must be willing to work with raw meats including; beef, chicken, pork, lamb, seafood, sausages and other types of meat.
Can stand for extended periods of time and perform repetitive tasks.
Can lift 50 lbs on occasion, and 30-40 lbs repeatedly.
Can work in a cold, damp work environment for the majority of an 8-hour shift.
Willingness to be trained as a meat cutter an asset.
Qualifications
Good oral communications skills required. Must be able to read and write in English.
Previous meat, deli, or commercial kitchen experience is an asset.
What we offer
- Competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, employee discounts, and an employer-matched pension plan.
Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities and professional development to grow, develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.
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Gardenland Co-op employs people who are diverse as the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.
How to apply
Applications for this position will be accepted until June 9, 2026
Applications submitted after the deadline may be declined.
We thank all applicants; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.
