Job Description

Job Summary

Fresh Market Foods is looking for a Meat Manager who can lead a team, slice through challenges, and still keep a sense of humor while keeping our counters full and customers happy. If you can manage people, profits, and prime cuts all at once, this is the role for you!

Responsibilities:

Provide overall direction and leadership to the Meat Department, ensuring smooth daily operations and alignment with company goals. Develop and execute sales strategies, monitor trends, set competitive pricing, and lead promotional activities to achieve revenue and margin targets Oversee all meat preparation and cutting practices, ensuring consistency, efficiency, and high-quality standards across beef, pork, poultry, and specialty items. Lead the development of new products such as smoked meat, marinated cuts, and prepared items to expand offerings and meet customer demand Oversee ordering, stock rotation, yield management, and waste reduction to maintain profitability and minimize loss. Ensure department equipment (saws, slicers, grinders, smokers) is properly used, maintained, and serviced to support safe and efficient operations. Ensure full compliance with food safety regulations, inspections, sanitation protocols, and internal company policies. Oversee WHMIS training, maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and lead health and safety reviews to create a safe work environment. Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate butchers and clerks, setting clear performance expectations and providing growth opportunities. Conduct evaluations, provide coaching, and address performance issues to build a results-driven, professional team culture. Lead the team in delivering excellent customer service, managing custom orders, resolving complaints, and building strong community relationships. Utilize Microsoft Office and Dayforce for scheduling, payroll, and reporting; review financials, manage budgets, and implement cost-control strategies. Drive continuous improvement, track department KPIs, optimize inventory forecasting and labor scheduling, ensure proper labeling and traceability, plan customer-focused promotions, and mentor high-potential staff for future leadership role Utilize and use Just-In-Time (JIT) ordering to maintain freshness, minimize waste, and optimize stock levels.

Qualifications and Skills:

High school education preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience, with strong leadership and communication skills. 1 to 2 years of previous managerial experience in a Meat industry or retail environment. Proficient in operations, including product knowledge, inventory management, and customer service. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Knowledge or certification in safe food handling is considered an asset. Comfortable using scheduling, payroll, and inventory software (e.g., Dayforce, Microsoft Office). Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, including weekends and holidays.

Terms of Employment:

Permanent Full-time (40 hours/week)

Positions:

1

Wage/Salary:

Starting at $28.00 - $30.00 per/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits:

After completing the 3-month probationary period, employees are enrolled in our Group Benefits which include Medical & Dental Benefits, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Maple Program and access to our staff only gym. Additionally, employees receive a 10% discount at Fresh Market Foods and a 20% Discount at Your Dollar Store with More. After 1 year of employment, employees are eligible to enroll in our Group RRSP and DPSP programs.

Location of Work

: 79 Queen Street; Sioux Lookout, ON P8T 1A1

Language of Work

: English, French (an asset but not a requirement)

Transportation:

Fresh Market Foods will cover a one-time round-trip travel cost for the successful candidate to our location and back to their permanent residence at the end of the work period. This does not include the cost for a full trailer move (household goods, trailers, or large personal belongings etc).

Apply with Resume to:

Liz Ward, Human Resources Manager

Email:

jobs@freshmarketfoods.ca

Fresh Market Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all interested applicants to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided during the hiring process.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00-$30.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking RRSP match
Work Location: In person