Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
- or equivalent experience
- Meat cutting/meat cutter
Experience
3 years to less than 5 years
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting
- Cut carcasses, sides and quarters
- Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat
- Cut poultry into parts
- Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
- Grind meats
- Train meat cutters
- Make special sausages
- Prepare special orders
- Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood
Credentials
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Meat Cutter Trade Certification
Experience and specialization
Equipment and machinery experience
- Band saw
- Power grinder
- Salami mixer and cooker
- Sausage machine
Additional information
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Standing for extended periods
- Physically demanding
- Handling heavy loads
Personal suitability
- Dependability
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Organized
- Reliability
- Team player
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Travel insurance