butcher - retail or wholesale

Taps Public House; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the food service sector is seeking a skilled butcher to join their team. This role involves preparing and cutting meats, supervising staff, and ensuring that high-quality standards are maintained. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess excellent customer service skills. Join a dynamic workplace where your expertise will contribute to creating exceptional culinary experiences for customers. If you are passionate about meat preparation and enjoy working under pressure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in meat processing or butchery is required.
• Ability to manage and supervise other staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut various types of meat to customer specifications.
• Supervise other butchers and ensure quality standards are met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the meat processing area.

Skills

Meat preparation

Customer service

Supervision

Hand-eye coordination

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

Minimum Requirements

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Tasks

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Remove bones from meat
• Weigh meats for sale
• Cut poultry into parts
• Price meat products
• Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
• Sell meats to customers
• Cut fish into steaks and fillets
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
• Make special sausages
• Slice cooked meats
• Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
• Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Fast-paced environment
• Standing for extended periods
• Hand-eye coordination

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years