Butcher/sausage Maker

Job Title: Butcher

Location: Drayton Valley, Alberta

About Us:
T-Bones Specialty Foods is a beloved family-owned and operated butcher shop located in the heart of Drayton Valley. With deep roots in the community, we take pride in providing high-quality meats and personalized service to our loyal customers. As a small-town mom and pop shop, we value the importance of community connections and strive to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

**Job Description**:
**Responsibilities**:
Meat Cutting: Expertly cut, trim, and prepare a variety of meats according to customer preferences and specifications.

Sausage Making: Proficient in crafting a diverse range of sausages, including grinding, seasoning, and stuffing, while ensuring consistency and quality.

Inventory Management: Monitor and manage meat and sausage inventory to ensure freshness and minimize waste.

Customer Service: Provide exceptional customer service by assisting customers with meat and sausage selection, offering cooking tips, and answering questions.

Cleanliness and Sanitation: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including the proper cleaning and sanitization of equipment and tools.

Quality Assurance: Ensure that all meats and sausages meet our high-quality standards and comply with health and safety regulations.

Collaboration: Work closely with other team members to coordinate tasks and contribute to the overall success of the shop.

**Requirements**:
Experience: Proven experience as a Butcher with expertise in both meat cutting and sausage making.

Sausage Making Skills: Demonstrated ability to craft a variety of sausages, understanding different flavor profiles, and using proper techniques.

Knowledge: Strong knowledge of various cuts of meat, meat types, and proper handling procedures.

Customer-Focused: Excellent customer service skills with the ability to engage and assist customers effectively.

Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and priorities.

Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy cuts of meat, and perform physically demanding tasks.

Sanitation: Understanding and commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic workspace.

If you are a passionate and skilled Butcher with experience in sausage making, looking to contribute to a thriving small-town butcher shop, we invite you to apply. Join our team and be a part of the tradition of providing quality meats, excellent service, and delicious sausages to our community.

**Salary**: $15.00-$22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

**Experience**:

- meat cutting: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1W2 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Drayton Valley, AB T7A 1W2: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person