Butcher (NOC 63201)
The butcher is responsible for cutting, trimming, and packaging various meat products while maintaining a sanitized work area. They also handle customer inquiries, prepare special orders, and manage shelf displays.
- On-site
- High Prairie, AB
- Posted Jul 13, 2026
- 1 position
Job summary
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! Full Job Description: Freson Market Ltd/Freson Bros. – High Prairie, Alberta seeks a qualified Butcher Terms: Permanent, full time employment, Shift Work, Weekend, Day, Night, Evening Wage: $22.00 per hour, 40 hours per week, benefits provided (for full time employees) Start Date: As soon as possible Location: 5032 - 53 Avenue, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year or equivalent experience. Experience: 2 – 3 years of butchery experience Work setting: Retail Food Service Language: English Vacancy: 1 Specific Tasks: 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 Benefits: Group Benefits plan including Group Insurance benefits available for Full-Time Team Members How to Apply: Send resume and cover letter by email or fax: Company: Freson Market Ltd/Freson Bros. Contact: Steve McLeod, Store Manager Send resume to: https://www.freson.com/careers/ In person: 5032 - 53 Avenue, High Prairie, AB T0G 1E0 Phone: (780)- 523-3253 Fax: (780)- 823-1400 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 packaging various meat products while maintaining a sanitized work area. They also handle customer inquiries, prepare special orders, and manage shelf displays.
Requirements
Candidates need 2 to 3 years of butchery experience and a non-university certificate or diploma in a related field. Proficiency in English and the ability to work various shifts including weekends is required.
Benefits
• Group Benefits Plan • Group Insurance • Grocery Discount Program • Discounted Lunch Program • Professional Development And Training
Listed skills
- Customer servicePreferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Meat Cutting
- Packaging
- Beef Carcass Processing
- Food Safety
- Sanitization
- Inventory Management
- Customer Service
- Recipe Knowledge
Job areas
- Trades
- Retail
- Food & Beverage
Additional details
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Minimum experience
- 2+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
