Butcher

2 months ago

Guelph, Canada Rowe Farms Full time $18 - $24
Rowe Farms is a retail and wholesale provider of local, antibiotic, and hormone-free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards while supporting a path to regenerative farming. In addition to a broad offering of meats, each of our retail stores offers local delivery and carries unique products and food items specific to each store’s local marketplace. The wholesale division of Rowe Farms sells various fresh meat and deli products to like-minded retail companies.

Our Guelph location is looking for a friendly individual with an interest in sustainable farming practices a passion for food and service and the ability to cut meat to meet the daily needs of the business.

Compensation and Schedule:
  • We are looking for both full-time and part-time meat cutters.
  • Pay is determined based on experience, starting at $17/hour for nonexperienced to $24 for experienced.
  • All employees get at least two consecutive days off per week.
  • All employees are entitled to discounts on our products.
  • Full-time employees are entitled to group benefit coverage following completion of the probationary period.

Meat Cutter Responsibilities:
  • Work safely and in compliance with our policies and processes.
  • Answering customer questions, making recommendations, and generally providing strong customer service is a very high priority for this position.
  • Ensuring the meat cases are well-stocked with fresh, high-quality meat and poultry products for our customers.
  • Receiving stock.
  • Cut, grind, wrap, weigh, price, and attractively merchandise meat products.
  • Ensuring proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste.
  • Work in compliance with all food handling and health & safety policies and laws, and operate equipment such as meat saws, slicers, grinders, wrapping machines, and knives.
  • Work positively and productively with the rest of the Rowe Farms team.
  • Follow directions from managers.
  • Other possible duties and responsibilities as they arise.

Qualifications:
  • High school education or equivalent; butcher apprentice or diploma in culinary arts is preferred.
  • Meat-cutting experience in a retail environment is required. 
  • Meat-cutting experience in a processing plant/environment is an asset.
  • At least 2 years of meat-cutting experience is required.
  • 2 years of food and beverage experience is a strong asset.
  • Strong customer service experience, a positive attitude, and relationship-building skills are required.
  • Ability to safely handle meat-cutting tools, including knives, saws, power tools, grinders, slicers, etc.
  • Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, busy retail store.
  • Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus while working under pressure.
  • Ability to handle standing, bending, lifting, and reaching frequently.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a cold environment.
  • Knowledge of and training in workplace health and safety is an asset.
  • Valid Food Handler’s and First Aid Certifications are an asset.
  • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  • Must have flexible availability.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

As part of our accessibility commitment, there are alternative ways to interview with us. Please inform us if you require interview accommodation.

We thank the staffing/recruitment industry for their interest but request no calls or emails.
We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please note that any offer of employment may be contingent on the successful completion of a meat-cutting test, positive reference, and/or background checks.
About our Businesses:Rowe Farms:
Rowe Farms is a retail and wholesale provider of local, antibiotic, and hormone-free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards while supporting a path to regenerative farming. In addition to a broad offering of meats, each of our retail stores offers local delivery and carries unique products and food items specific to each store’s local marketplace. The wholesale division of Rowe Farms sells various fresh meat and deli products to like-minded retail companies.

Olliffe Butcher Shop:
A real butcher shop since 1975, Olliffe is committed to supplying our customers and some of the city's top chefs with the very best meat. We have always worked directly with farmers and producers. Making the connection at the grass-roots level enables us to monitor the growing cycle of the animals giving the in-store butchers confidence when selling cuts “from nose-to-tail.” Our passion for good food, friendly service, and years of expertise, help customers get the best out of their meat.

VG Meats:
We are a local, family-owned company that has proudly been serving Ontario families high-quality meat since the 1970s. Started by previous generations and now run by four brothers, VG Meats is proudly local. All of our products are born, raised, fed, processed, and packaged in Ontario.

About Rowe Farms:

Rowe Farms Rowe Farms is a retail and wholesale provider of local, antibiotic and hormone-free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards while supporting a path to regenerative farming. In addition to a broad offering of meats, each of our retail stores offers local delivery and carries unique products and food items specific to each store’s local marketplace. The wholesale division of Rowe Farms sells various fresh meat and deli products to like-minded retail companies. Olliffe Butcher Shop A real butcher shop since 1975, Olliffe is committed to supplying our customers and some of the city's top chefs with the very best meat. We have always worked directly with farmers and producers. Making the connection at the grass-roots level enables us to monitor the growing cycle of the animals giving the in-store butchers confidence when selling cuts “from nose-to-tail.” Our passion for good food, friendly service, and years of expertise, help customers get the best out of their meat. VG Meats We are a local, family-owned company that has proudly been serving Ontario families high quality meat since the 1970s. Started by previous generations and now run by four brothers, VG Meats is proudly local. All of our products are born, raised, fed, processed and packaged in Ontario.

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