butcher - retail or wholesale

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment
• Wholesalers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
• Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
• Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
• Wrap and package prepared meats
• Weigh meats for sale
• Keep a record of items received and delivered
• Keep maintenance reports and documentation
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers
• Establish work priorities and ensure procedures are followed and deadlines are met
• Ensure hygiene and sanitation practices conform to policies and regulations
• Ensure safety procedures are followed

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination

Personal suitability

• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player