Halal Butcher

Food World Plus; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage based on experience

Full-time and part-time opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Food World Plus is seeking an experienced Halal butcher to join our grocery store team. The role requires prior experience in retail grocery or supermarket meat departments and strong knowledge of halal meat preparation and handling.

Responsibilities include ensuring halal practices, preparing meat, maintaining sanitation, and meeting daily production targets while ensuring safety and accuracy. The position offers full-time and part-time opportunities with a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Halal butcher experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of halal meat handling and preparation.
• Experience cutting and trimming various meat products.
• Good food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Able to work in a fast-paced grocery environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure halal slaughtering practices comply with guidelines.
• Prepare and portion halal meat according to standards.
• Maintain sanitation of workstations and equipment.
• Follow quality control for weight, labeling and packaging.
• Meet daily production targets while maintaining safety.
• Operate cutting tools and equipment safely.

Skills

Halal butcher experience

Halal meat handling

Cutting and trimming meat

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Tools

Commercial meat-cutting equipment

Job description

Food World Plus is looking for an experienced Halal Butcher to join our grocery store team. The ideal candidate must have previous experience working in a retail grocery or supermarket meat department, with strong knowledge of halal meat preparation and handling

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper halal slaughtering practices comply with supplier and regulatory guidelines.
• Prepare and portion halal meat products according to standards and recipes.
• Maintain sanitation and hygiene of workstations, equipment, and cold storage.
• Follow quality control processes to ensure product weight, labeling, and packaging accuracy.
• Meet daily/weekly production targets while maintaining accuracy and safety.
• Operate cutting tools and butchering equipment safely and efficiently.
• Manage inventory, track stock levels, and flag shortages for replenishment.
• Document and report any deviations, incidents, or non-conformities promptly.
• Follow PPE requirements and maintain personal safety awareness at all times.
• Collaborate with team members to optimize workflow and improve efficiency.
• Participate in ongoing training to enhance halal handling, cut accuracy, and product knowledge.
• Support sales and merchandising activities by providing product knowledge to internal stakeholders.
• Cut, trim, portion, and prepare halal meat products.
• Prepare custom meat cuts according to customer requests.
• Package, label, price, and display meat products.
• Maintain proper halal handling and separation procedures.
• Ensure meat quality, freshness, and proper product rotation.
• Assist customers with meat selections and special requests.
• Safely operate commercial meat-cutting equipment.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas and equipment.
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety requirements.
• Maintain clean, attractive, and well-stocked meat displays.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organizing meat inventory.
• Minimize waste and maintain accurate product handling.

Qualifications

• Halal butcher experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of halal meat handling and preparation.
• Skilled in cutting and trimming various meat products.
• Experience with commercial meat-cutting equipment.
• Strong food safety and sanitation knowledge.
• Good customer service and communication skills.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional.
• Able to work in a fast-paced grocery environment.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive wage based on experience
• Full-time and part-time opportunities
• Supportive work environment
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

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