Description
- About us:
- Welcome to Essential Bazaar, your neighbourhood grocery store committed to providing high-quality, fresh produce and essential items to our community. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring that our shelves are stocked with the finest products. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a skilled Retail Butcher to join our team and oversee our meat section with expertise and passion.
- Job Description:
- As a retail Butcher at Essential Bazaar, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of quality, presentation, and customer satisfaction in our meat department. You will work closely with our team to ensure that our customers receive top-notch service and have access to a wide selection of premium meat products.
Duties
Responsibilities:
- Customize, trim, and prepare various cuts of meat, poultry, fish, and shellfish for sale at our counters or as per customer requests.
- Create captivating meat displays and ensure timely delivery as needed.
- Shape, lace, and tie roasts and other meats, with additional responsibilities including wrapping or packaging fresh, frozen, or prepared meats.
- Oversee inventory management, sales records, and determine stock levels, product variety, and freshness according to company and customer preferences.
- Maintain strict adherence to Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), and food safety standards.
- Monitor and uphold adequate food storage conditions.
Qualifications
Requirements:
- Experience as a butcher or meat cutter in a retail environment, is not required but considered as an asset.
- Strong knowledge of different cuts of meat, butchering techniques, and food safety regulations.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.