Butcher

VG Meats; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Retail/Wholesale Butchers to join their Production Team. This role involves cutting and producing various meat products, requiring a strong aptitude for butchery and proficiency with butchery tools. The company is committed to sustainable practices and offers a supportive workplace environment. With opportunities for learning and growth, this position is ideal for those passionate about quality food production. Join a team that values dedication and craftsmanship in the art of butchery, and contribute to a legacy of high-quality meat products that customers love.

Benefits

Employee discount up to 25%

On-the-job training

Opportunities for learning experiences

Qualifications

• Previous experience in butchery is essential for this role.
• Strong skills with various butchery equipment are required.

Responsibilities

• Slaughter livestock and prepare carcasses for processing.
• Cut meat into specific portions for wholesale use.

Skills

Butchery experience

Meat aptitude

Skill with butchery equipment

Education

Completion of secondary school

Tools

Knives

Stunning devices

Job description

VG Meats is looking for 20 Retail / Wholesale Butchers in Simcoe, ON!

We are looking to hire a Retail Butcher to join our Production Team. You will assist our Butcher team by cutting and producing various product as required. To do well in this role, you should have previous experience in butchery, be highly skilled with various butchery equipment, and have a strong meat aptitude.

Why should you work for VG Meats?

• $19.00/hour
• Up to 25% off employee discount
• A growing company offering many learning experiences
• We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers and communities.

Hours:

• 42.5 hours.
• Overtime available

Main duties

• Slaughter livestock using stunning devices and knives
• Skin, clean and trim carcasses
• Remove viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses
• Split carcasses into smaller portions to facilitate handling
• May slaughter cattle, calves and sheep
• Cut beef, lamb, pork or veal carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing or packaging
• Remove bones from meat
• Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use
• Remove skin, excess fat, bruises or other blemishes from carcasses or meat portions.

Employment requirements

Completion of secondary school may be required. On-the-job training is provided.

About VG Meats:

VG Meats is dedicated to producing high quality, healthy foods through sustainable farming practices. A fourth-generation family business, we produce tenderness tested beef, pork and pastured poultry that our customers love. We're looking for people who share our dedication and vision. Our areas of focus are regenerative farming practices, retailers, farmers, restaurants, distributors and institutions.

VG Meats is an equal opportunity employer and accommodation will be provided during the interviewing and hiring processes.

Job Type: Full-time