Butchers

The MarketPlace; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail establishment in Hamilton, Ontario, is looking for experienced Butchers to join their team. Responsibilities include cutting, trimming, and preparing various meat products, ensuring quality standards, and advising customers on meat selection. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of five years in the meat trade, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work in a busy environment, including split-shifts and weekends. Closing date for applications is February 20th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the meat trade, particularly service fresh meat.
• Proven ability to prepare and display fresh meat effectively.
• Ability to break down a full carcass and use a bandsaw.

Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality.
• Cut, trim and shape standard cuts of meat to size.
• Prepare marinated meats and ready-to-cook dishes.
• Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat, poultry and fish for sale.
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Meat cutting and preparation

Communication skills

Knowledge of fresh fish

Knowledge of European cheeses

Tools

Bandsaw

Mincers

Grinders

Mixers

Job description

We are seeking fully trained and qualified Butchers with excellent counter and customer service skills who will be responsible for cutting meat and related products as directed by the Meat Manager in a busy seven-days a week operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect and store meat upon delivery to ensure meat quality
• Cut, trim and shape standard cuts of meat to size
• Process carcasses into primary and secondary cuts
• Prepare marinated meats and ready-to-cook dishes
• Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat, poultry and fish for sale
• Arrange meat cuts and products in display counters
• Operate mincers, grinders, mixers and bandsaws
• Take orders and advise customers about alternative cuts, cooking methods, storage requirements and nutritional aspects of meat
• Assist with apprentice training program
• Observe and maintain company sanitation and food safety standards
• Perform all other job-related duties as assigned
• Available to work split-shifts, weekends and some public holidays

Skills, Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in the meat trade, particularly service fresh meat
• Proven ability to prepare and display fresh meat effectively
• Ability to break down a full carcass and use a bandsaw
• Knowledge of fresh fish and European cheeses would be an asset
• Background in prepared and value-added products
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills

Closing date: February 20th, 2026