Butcher Assistant

4 weeks ago

Brantford, Ontario, Canada APNA SPICE AND GROCERIES Full time
  • As a valued member of the APNA SPICE AND GROCERIES team, we are seeking a skilled butcher to join our meat processing team.
  • The ideal candidate will have a secondary school graduation certificate and be willing to learn the ins and outs of our meat cutting and packaging process.
  • We offer on-the-job training for the right candidate, so if you are eager to learn and work in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
  • Work site environment
  • This role requires working in a cold/refrigerated environment, so you must be comfortable working in a chilly setting.
  • Work setting
  • Our meat processing and/or packing plant/establishment is a dynamic and physically demanding workplace.
  • Tasks
  • As a butcher, your primary responsibilities will include cleaning meats to prepare for processing or cutting.
  • Cutting, trimming, and preparing standard cuts of meat for our customers.
  • Wrapping and packaging prepared meats for distribution.
  • Removing bones from meat to ensure our products meet the highest quality standards.
  • Weighing meats for sale to ensure accurate inventory and customer satisfaction.
  • Grinding meats to meet customer needs and preferences.
  • Preparing special displays of meats, poultry, and fish products to showcase our offerings.
  • Slaughtering livestock and removing viscera and other inedible parts from carcasses.
  • Removing feathers and singeing and washing poultry to prepare for further processing or packaging.
  • Preparing special orders to meet customer requests and preferences.
  • Cutting beef, lamb, pork, or veal carcasses or sides or quarters of carcasses into primal cuts for further cutting, processing, or packaging.
  • Cutting meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial, or other wholesale use.
  • Security and safety
  • Criminal record checks are required for this role to ensure the safety and security of our team and customers.
  • Work conditions and physical capabilities
  • This role requires standing for extended periods, handling heavy loads, and working in a physically demanding environment.
  • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination are essential for this position.
  • Repetitive tasks are a common occurrence in this role, so you must be able to perform tasks efficiently and accurately.
  • Sitting is not a significant part of this role, but you may be required to sit during breaks or training sessions.
  • Weight handling
  • As a butcher, you will be required to handle weights up to 9 kg (20 lbs) and 13.5 kg (30 lbs) regularly.
  • Personal suitability
  • We are looking for an accurate and team-oriented individual who is committed to providing exceptional customer service.
  • This is a permanent role with a minimum of 30 to 35 hours per week.
  • English is the primary language spoken in the workplace, so proficiency in English is required.

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