The Lead Butcher/Meat Cutter is responsible for supervising the daily operations of the meat department while performing skilled butchering duties. The position ensures the preparation of high-quality meat products, compliance with food safety regulations, and efficient department operations.
Work location: 4559 Sheppard Avenue East, Scarborough, ON M1S 1V3
Salary: 36.92 hourly / 30 to 40 hours per week
Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time
Early morning, Evening, Flexible hours, Morning, On call, Day, Weekend, Overtime required
Starts: as soon as possible
Languages: English
Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
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.
Main Duties
- Supervise and coordinate the work of butchers and meat department staff.
- Cut, trim, bone, grind, and prepare standard and specialty cuts of meat.
- Prepare, package, label, and display meat products for sale.
- Inspect meat products to ensure quality, freshness, and compliance with food safety standards.
- Receive, store, and maintain inventory of meat products and supplies.
- Train staff in meat cutting techniques, equipment operation, and food safety procedures.
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, tools, and equipment.
- Provide excellent customer service and prepare special meat orders upon request.
Additional information
- Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Physically demanding
- Personal suitability
- Accurate
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Excellent oral communication
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
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