Meat Cutter/Butcher (Grocery Retail)

Overview

Languages
English
Education
Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
or equivalent experience
Experience
Experience an asset
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
Supermarket and meat department
Supermarket/grocery store
Responsibilities
Tasks
Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers
Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
Wrap and package prepared meats
Remove bones from meat
Weigh meats for sale
Cut poultry into parts
Price meat products
Clean and prepare fish and shellfish
Sell meats to customers
Cut fish into steaks and fillets
Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
Grind meats
Train meat cutters
Make special sausages
Slice cooked meats
Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products
Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
Prepare special orders
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
~ Meat Cutter Trade Certification

Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Band saw
Manual cutting utensil
Power grinder
Salami mixer and cooker
Sausage machine
Slicing machine
Additional information
Security and safety
~ Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities
Work under pressure
Tight deadlines
Fast-paced environment
Combination of sitting, standing, walking
Standing for extended periods
Attention to detail
Physically demanding
Handling heavy loads
Hand-eye co-ordination
Personal suitability
Accurate
Client focus
Dependability
Efficient interpersonal skills
Excellent oral communication
Excellent written communication
Flexibility
Initiative
Judgement
Organized
Reliability
Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Dental plan
Health care plan
Financial benefits
~ Group insurance benefits

Other benefits
~ Other benefits