Butcher

Job Description

• Cut, trim, bone and otherwise prepare custom and/or standard cuts of meat, poultry for sale at self-serve counters or according to customers' orders
• Prepare meat for special orders, displays and/or delivery
• Shape, lace and tie roasts and other meats, poultry, may wrap or package fresh or frozen or prepared meats and prepare for presentation
• Prepare special sausages as required Grind meat Manage inventory, determine amount, product line and freshness of products according to company and customer requirements
• Prepare broths, rendered fats and cooked ready to eat items, Smoking sausages, hams bacons and other meats
• Cut carcases, sides and quarters Assist customers with their meat selections, providing knowledgeable recommendations
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the butcher area and kitchen.
• Adhere to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and food safety standards Ensure food storage conditions are following food safety regulations
• May supervise, or transfer skill to direct work or train other butchers, or meat cutters Other duties that apply.

Job Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Can work independently
• Strong communication written and spoken
• Collaborate with team members to ensure efficient operations within the food industry
• Punctual
• Ability to use cutting and smoking machinery safely and keep clean
• Excellent knife skills
• Can stand for long periods of time
• Able to lift 50 lbs or more
• Food safe handling certificate is an asset
• Not afraid to get messy
• Willing to work weekends and early mornings as required