butcher, retail

Aljazeera Supermarket Inc.; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local supermarket in Mississauga is seeking an experienced butcher who can efficiently handle and prepare various meat products, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of experience and the ability to work in cold environments. Knowledge of halal practices is preferred, along with strong customer service skills. The role offers a permanent position with 30 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in butcher work.
• Able to work in a cold environment.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Clean and prepare meat for processing.
• Cut, trim and package meat products.
• Supervise other butchers and meat cutters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Band saw

Power grinder

Manual cutting utensil

Sausage machine

Job description

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

• Cold / refrigerated

Work setting

• Supermarket and meat department

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
• Price meat products
• Sell meats to customers
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
• Grind meats
• Train meat cutters
• Make special sausages
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
• Prepare special orders

Cuisine specialties

• Halal

Equipment and machinery experience

• Band saw
• Manual cutting utensil
• Power grinder
• Salami mixer and cooker
• Sausage machine

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years

• Durée de l'emploi : Permanent
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 30 hours per week