Retail Butcher Jobs in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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About the role
Overview
Languages
English
Education
College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 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
Supermarket and meat department Supermarket/grocery store
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 Price meat products Clean and prepare fish and shellfish Sell meats to customers Cut fish into steaks and fillets Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers Grind meats Train meat cutters Make special sausages Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
Band saw
Manual cutting utensil Power grinder Sausage machine Slicing machine
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 Flexibility Initiative Organized Reliability Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
Health care plan
Financial benefits
Group insurance benefits
Life insurance Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Other Benefits
Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)
Free parking available Learning/training paid by employer Other benefits Variable or compressed work week
Employment groups
This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:
Support for persons with disabilities
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for persons with disabilities Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
Support for newcomers and refugees
Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
Supports newcomers and/or refugees with foreign credential recognition
Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees Does not require Canadian work experience
Support for youths
Offers on-the-job training tailored to youth
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for youth
Support for Veterans
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
Recruits Veterans and other candidates with military experience through targeted hiring initiatives (for example: job fairs, outreach programs etc.) Offers flexible onboarding options to allow Veterans to gradually adapt to the civilian workplace (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities, etc.)
Support for Indigenous people
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
Support for mature workers
Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for mature workers Offers phased retirement options that allow mature workers to gradually reduce their workload (for example: flexible or reduced work hours, part time employment, project-based or seasonal work, etc.) Offers phased re-entry options for mature workers who are returning to work after retiring (for example: gradually increasing hours and responsibilities) Offers resources to help mature workers plan their retirement (for example: financial planning, access to pension and benefits, lifestyle adjustments, etc.)
Supports for visible minorities
Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities (for example: anonymizing the hiring process, etc.) Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees
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About Freson Bros.
Since opening our doors in 1955, we’ve worked to bring you unique products, foster healthy families and communities, and bring the comfort of home to our stores. Need a dinner idea? Looking for a certain product? Have questions about where our products come from? Ask us! We’re here to help. We want you to feel like part of the family, because nothing beats the comfort of home!