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retail butcher

The role involves cutting, trimming, and preparing various meats, poultry, and seafood for sale. Responsibilities also include packaging products, grinding meats, and creating attractive displays for customers.

  • On-site
  • Calgary, AB
  • Posted Aug 13, 2026
  • Apply by Sep 12, 2026
  • 1 position

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Job summary

Overview Languages English Education Secondary (high) school graduation certificate Experience 1 year to less than 2 years On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work site environment Cold/refrigerated Work setting Butcher shop Responsibilities Tasks Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting Cut carcasses, sides and quarters Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat Wrap and package prepared meats Remove bones from meat Weigh meats for sale Cut poultry into parts Clean and prepare fish and shellfish Sell meats to customers Grind meats Make special sausages Slice cooked meats Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood Additional information Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Tight deadlines Fast-paced environment Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Attention to detail Physically demanding Handling heavy loads Hand-eye co-ordination Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Benefits Other benefits Free parking available

What you’ll do

The role involves cutting, trimming, and preparing various meats, poultry, and seafood for sale. Responsibilities also include packaging products, grinding meats, and creating attractive displays for customers.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma and between one to two years of experience in a butcher shop. The role requires the ability to work in cold environments and handle physically demanding tasks under pressure.

Benefits

• Free parking

Listed skills

  • Customer servicePreferred
  • Attention to detailPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Meat cutting
  • Carcass processing
  • Poultry preparation
  • Fish and shellfish cleaning
  • Meat packaging
  • Sausage making
  • Customer service
  • Weight measurement
  • Display preparation
  • Hand-eye coordination
  • Attention to detail
  • Heavy lifting

Job areas

  • Retail
  • Food & Beverage
  • Trades
  • Manufacturing

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
0+ years
Apply by
Sep 12, 2026
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week
Seniority
Entry level