butcher assistant - retail or wholesale

Sumas Mountain Farms; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local butcher shop in Abbotsford is looking for a butcher assistant. The role involves wrapping and packaging meats, weighing products for sale, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. Candidates should possess strong food handling skills, a valid driver's licence, and be prepared for a fast-paced environment. This position offers part-time hours with potential for full-time shifts, starting ASAP. Training will be provided, making it ideal for those looking to enter the industry.

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required.
• Experience: Will train.
• Must have a valid driver's licence for transportation.

Responsibilities

• Wrap and package prepared meats.
• Weigh meats for sale.
• Clean machines and immediate work areas.
• Apply food safety/handling skills.
• Inspect products (meat and meat products).

Skills

Food safety/handling skills

Product inspection experience

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Job description

butcher assistant - retail or wholesale

Sumas Mountain Farms

Posted on December 27, 2025

Location: Abbotsford, BC V3G 2L1 – On site

Salary: $20.00 per hour (20 to 40 hours per week)

Terms of employment: Permanent, part-time leading to full time, day shift, flexible hours, starts ASAP

Vacancies: 1

Overview

This position requires working in a cold/refrigerated butcher shop environment, carrying out tasks that include wrapping and packaging prepared meats, weighing meats for sale, and cleaning machines and work areas. Strong food safety/handling skills and product inspection experience with meat and meat products are essential. A valid driver's licence is required for transportation/travel.

Responsibilities

• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Weigh meats for sale
• Clean machines and immediate work areas
• Apply food safety/handling skills
• Inspect products (meat and meat products)

Qualifications

• No degree, certificate or diploma required
• Experience: Will train
• Language: English
• Transportation: Valid driver's licence
• Work conditions: Fast‑paced environment, standing for extended periods, attention to detail, hand‑eye coordination, repetitive tasks, manual dexterity
• Personal suitability: Client focus, efficient interpersonal skills, flexibility, reliability, team player

Who can apply for this job?

• A Canadian citizen
• A permanent resident of Canada
• A temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-01-10

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