Butcher

Freson Market Ltd.; High Prairie; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Freson Market Ltd. in High Prairie, AB is hiring a Full-Time Butcher at a wage of $22.00 per hour. The role involves cutting and packaging meat, including beef carcasses, sides, and quarters, while keeping the deli area clean and efficient.

You will engage customers to explain cuts and recipes, handle special orders, and ensure food safety. The job requires strong communication, physical stamina, and availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a butcher is preferred.
• Experience breaking down beef carcasses is an asset.
• Must be able to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Cut and package meat products
• Cut beef carcasses, sides, and quarters
• Cut, trim, grind, weigh, and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
• Stock and maintain shelves and displays
• Properly handle and store food per safety policies
• Prepare special orders as per customer requests
• Interact with customers to explain meat cuts and recipes
• Handle customer service inquiries and provide a positive customer experience

Skills

Meat cutting expertise

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Job description

We are hiring for a Full-Time Butcher with a wage of $22.00 at our location in High Prairie, AB.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Cut and package meat products
• Cut beef carcasses, sides, and quarters
• Cut, trim, grind, weigh, and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area
• Stock and maintain shelves and displays
• Properly handle and store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Prepare special orders as per customer’s request
• Interact with customers to explain various meat cuts and recipes
• Handling customer service inquiries and providing a positive customer experience

What you Bring:

• Knowledge of different cuts and preparation of meat (beef, pork, poultry, etc.)
• Experience as a butcher is preferred
• Experience breaking down beef carcasses is an asset
• Positive, can-do personality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Comfortable working during peak grocery deli hours (i.e. evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays)
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs

Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.