Butcher Shop Associate

We are a family farm that specializes in local grown meat, dairy, produce. We process our own meat and poultry on site. Our team is looking for hard-working individuals who are passionate about farm-to-table, natural food.

This position requires working in the butcher room, where the meat is processed. A positive and hard-working attitude is essential to thrive in this position.

If you are experienced in butchering, working with meat, or selling meat, we will offer more per hour.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Track and maintain store and freezer inventory
• Regularly sanitize the butcher room work areas
• Develop product knowledge
• Assist with picking and shipping wholesale customer orders
• Cutting, grinding and preparing meats for sale.
• Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment and ensuring displays and signage are accurate and attractive.
• Weighing, packaging, pricing, and displaying products.
• Performing quality inspections on meats and other products.
• Adhering to food safety and sanitation controls.

General Qualifications:

• Education or food preparation considered an asset. Additional training will be required when hired.
• Ability to stand or walk for extending periods, lift heavy items, and work in cold environments.
• Knowledge of meat preparation techniques and cuts.
• Strong communication with team members and task management.
• Availability to work a variety of hours, which may include mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic math skills.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn and/or possesses prior knowledge of meat cuts.
• Reliable transportation and attendance dependability.
• Physical demands: constant moving, talking and standing for at least two consecutive hours.
• It may involve stooping, kneeling, crouching and carrying up to 50lbs.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Salary: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Cookstown, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• meat cutting: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person