Butcher

Job summary

The butcher is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing various meat products while maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace. They also provide excellent customer service by explaining meat cuts and recipes to shoppers.

Job details

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply! We are hiring for a Full-Time Butcher with a wage range of $17.00 - $22.00 at our location in Barrhead, AB. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Cut and package meat products Cut beef carcasses, sides, and quarters Cut, trim, grind, weigh, and prepare standard cuts of meat Maintain a clean and sanitized work area Stock and maintain shelves and displays Properly handle and store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures Prepare special orders as per customer’s request Interact with customers to explain various meat cuts and recipes Handling customer service inquiries and providing a positive customer experience What you Bring: Knowledge of different cuts and preparation of meat (beef, pork, poultry, etc.) Experience as a butcher is preferred Experience breaking down beef carcasses is an asset Positive, can-do personality Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced team-oriented environment Comfortable working during peak grocery deli hours (i.e. evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays) Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development. Freson Bros. Perks: Group Benefits plan available for all Full-Time Team Members Team Member Grocery Discount Program Team Member Discounted Lunch Program Endless professional development and training opportunities Become a Team Member! If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role. For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at: https://www.freson.com/careers/

What you’ll do

The butcher is responsible for cutting, trimming, and preparing various meat products while maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace. They also provide excellent customer service by explaining meat cuts and recipes to shoppers.

Requirements

Candidates should have knowledge of meat preparation and experience with beef carcass breakdown. The role requires the ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50lbs, and work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Benefits

• Group benefits plan
• Team member grocery discount program
• Team member discounted lunch program
• Professional development and training opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Butchery
• Meat cutting
• Food safety
• Customer service
• Beef carcass breakdown
• Sanitation
• Inventory management
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Enthusiasm
• Continuous Development
• Interpersonal Communications
• Customer Service
• Self-Motivation
• Team Oriented
• Hospitality
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Poultry
• Meat Products

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Retail
• Trades
• Butcher
• Butcher / Meat Cutter
• Butchers, Fishmongers and Related Food Preparers
• Butchers and Meat Cutters

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