Skilled Butcher

Sofina Foods Europe; Cookstown (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods is seeking skilled butchers to join their production team in New Jersey. This role offers an opportunity to work with a leading company in the food industry, emphasizing quality and safety in meat production. The position provides a supportive environment and clear pathways for career advancement along with competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive rates

Competitive Contributory Pension

Online Benefits Hub

Life assurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery or slaughter preferred.
• Knowledge of quality and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently within a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out butchery tasks in line with quality and safety standards.
• Operate effectively in various butchery departments.
• Maintain a smooth workflow to meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Quality control

Job description

Sofina Foods isn’t just a food company—it’s a place to build your future.

With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we’re passionate about delivering quality meat and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.

Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.

Sofina Foods is looking for skilled and motivated butchers to join our high-performing production team. Whether your background is in butchery or slaughter, this role offers the chance to work across a range of departments including main butchery, slaughter, primal, or middle debone.

This is more than just a production role—it’s an opportunity to build a long-term, rewarding career with one of the leading names in the food industry. You’ll benefit from a supportive working environment, opportunities for growth and development, and a competitive pay structure.

As a Skilled Butcher, you will:

• Carry out a variety of butchery tasks in line with quality, safety, and hygiene standards
• Operate in departments such as main butchery, slaughter, primal, or middle debone
• Work effectively within a team to meet production targets and maintain a smooth workflow
• Support product consistency and quality through precision and attention to detail
• Contribute to a safe and efficient working environment

A Skilled Role with Real Opportunity in a Leading Food Business

• Competitive rates
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Online Benefits Hub
• Life assurance scheme
• Free onsite parking