Butcher

Job details

• Location: Simcoe, ONN3Y 4K4
• Work location: On site
• Salary: 21.75 hourly / 35 to 44 hours per week
• Terms of employment: Permanent employment Full time
• Early morning, Morning, Day, Weekend, Flexible hours, Overtime available
• Starts as early as 2026-04-01
• Vacancies: 6 vacancies

Overview

Languages: English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
• or equivalent experience

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

• Odours
• Cold/refrigerated

Work setting

• Butcher shop
• Willing to relocate
• Wholesalers

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
• Supervise other butchers, meat cutters and fishmongers
• Grind meats
• Train meat cutters
• 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
• Perform general labouring duties

Equipment and machinery experience

• Band saw
• Manual cutting utensil
• Power grinder
• Salami mixer and cooker
• 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

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Reliability
• Team player

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

What you must include in your application:

• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

What might be required by the employer later in the hiring process:

• Letter of recommendation