Butcher

The Butcher Shoppe; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Butcher Shoppe is a leading meat processor in Ontario, serving retail and wholesale customers with high-quality cuts. Our team delivers precision cuts, maintains rigorous quality controls, and follows strict Ontario health and safety standards.

As a butcher, you will learn a range of custom meat preparation techniques, ensure accurate weight and labeling, and contribute to efficient daily operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Cuts, trims and prepares standard cuts of meat for retail and wholesale orders.
• Prepares various meat products and processed meats.
• Ensures inventory and quality controls meet standards.
• Follows safety protocols and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Take orders and fulfill customer needs for meat products.
• Prepare products for retail counter and food service.
• Label, package and weigh meat products accurately.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in processing areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Continuous learning

Problem-solving

Mechanical skills

English proficiency

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

Company Overview

The Butcher Shoppe (TBS) is one of the largest meat processors in Ontario located in the Toronto area. Our meats are carefully selected for quality and consistency to achieve the highest standards for our customers. Through the timely heritage of artisanal butchery, over 100,000 lbs of meat are processed daily and fulfilled by a team of butchers who convert fresh meat to custom specifications. Our distribution network uses a fleet 45 company trucks that make over 1,000 deliveries every day to customers across Ontario including premier hotels, casinos, event venues, restaurants, and foodservice establishments. TBS also manages a complex supply chain that spans 4 continents. Our people-first philosophy has provided a strong foundation for growth. This has allowed us to expand while still staying true to our heritage of artisanal butchery. Over the past 40 years, we have grown steadily to meet the demands of the foodservice industry and now, direct-to-consumer through e-commerce and a full-service onsite Retail store.

Job Summary

The Butcher Shoppe's Butchers will work in a growing food industry and acquire knowledge of custom meat preparation. Qualifying candidates will work as a meat Butcher and will deliver high quality, custom-cut meats to meet the customer's needs and order requirements.

Job Qualifications and requirements

• Cuts, trims and prepares standard cuts of various meat products and specialty items for the retail counter and wholesale orders
• Preparing various meat products and processed meats
• Preparing products and specialty items for the retail counter & food service
• Taking orders and the fulfilling of customer orders
• Inventory & quality controls
• Preparation, weighing, packaging, labelling, & pricing in the processing areas
• Good overall personal hygiene and cleanliness practices
• Strict following of required safety protocols related to Ontario Health & Safety standards including sanitation and food safety practices
• Physical strength ability to lift meat and meat products (30-50 lbs lbs min.)
• Excellent organization skills
• Motivation for continuous improvement and learning
• Mechanical, technical and general problem-solving skills
• Experience in the meat industry not required
• Language: English proficiency sufficient to understand job tasks, follow safety requirements, and follow directions.
• Education: Completion of post-secondary education.