meat cutter - retail or wholesale

The Root Cellar · Victoria, BC · $23.91 hourly

Verdict

This is a legitimate job posting from an established, verifiable employer. The Root Cellar is a real grocery/market business founded in 2008 with a functioning website, active careers section, and confirmed butcher departments matching the role. All verification checks align positively: business name matches, location matches, website is reachable, and the company actively lists jobs. The posting itself is detailed with specific NOC classification, clear responsibilities, realistic salary ($23.91/hour for a meat cutter in BC), and appropriate contact via a company-domain email address.

web.locationMatch-5
Company location (Victoria, BC with confirmed address at 1286 McKenzie Ave, Saanich/Victoria) matches posting location
web.applicationAddressType-5
Application via company email only (no physical mailing address requested), appropriate for legitimate modern retailer
company_domain_email-5
Contact email opportunities@therootcellar.ca is at employer's own domain, not a generic free provider
salary_plausibility-5
Hourly rate of $23.91 is realistic and market-appropriate for a meat cutter position in Victoria, BC
web.hasJobsListing-8
Company website includes dedicated 'Join Our Team' careers section with multiple active job listings
websiteReachable-10
Official website therootcellar.ca is active and reachable with dedicated careers/jobs section
posting_detail_quality-10
Detailed job description with specific NOC code, clear task list, work conditions, experience requirements, and support for newcomers/youth
web.businessMatch-15
Employer name and website verified as legitimate match; The Root Cellar is an established grocery/market business founded in 2008

Application flags (0)

No application flags detected.

Employer checks

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  "web": {
    "websiteUrl": "https://therootcellar.ca/",
    "websiteReachable": "yes",
    "businessMatch": "match",
    "locationMatch": "match",
    "hasJobsListing": "yes",
    "applicationAddressType": "none",
    "confidence": 0.95,
    "summary": "The Root Cellar is a legitimate, established grocery/market business founded in 2008 with two locations in Victoria, BC. Official website therootcellar.ca is active and reachable. Company has full-service butcher departments (\"The Chop Shop\") matching the butcher role. Primary location at 1286 McKenzie Ave, Saanich/Victoria, BC V8P 5P2. Site has dedicated \"Join Our Team\" careers section with multiple job listings. Posting provides no mailing address (online application only), which is appropriate for a legitimate retailer. No red flags detected."
  }
}

Full description

Occupation (NOC): Meat cutters and fishmongers - retail and wholesale (65202)
Location: Victoria, BC
Salary: $23.91 hourly
Hours: Full-time
Term: Permanent
Workplace: [object Object]
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Work setting: Supermarket and meat department, Supermarket/grocery store
Tasks: Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting, Cut carcasses, sides and quarters, Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat, Wrap and package prepared meats, Remove bones from meat, Weigh meats for sale, Cut poultry into parts, Sell meats to customers, Cut fish into steaks and fillets, Grind meats, Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products, Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
Work conditions and physical capabilities: Hand-eye co-ordination
Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years
Support for newcomers and refugees: Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
How to apply:
By email: opportunities@therootcellar.ca