Butcher

Role Summary

Contribute your butchery expertise in a role focused on quality craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. Join a professional team committed to delivering premium products and memorable customer experiences every day in a busy retail butchery setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Slice and prepare various meat cuts accurately according to customer and company specifications.
• Offer knowledgeable, friendly service to help customers choose the right products and maximize value from their purchase.
• Keep the butchery counter and pre-pack areas impeccably clean and well-presented to meet hygiene standards.
• Assist with stock rotation to maintain product freshness, quality, and availability.
• Create product samples and participate in promotional events to support sales.
• Receive incoming stock deliveries and complete required documentation precisely.
• Support general store operations and help ensure smooth day-to-day functions.
• Provide assistance and cover for the Store Manager as needed.

Candidate Profile

• Solid prior experience working in a retail butchery environment is a must.
• Expertise with knife techniques and preparing a diverse range of meat cuts to exacting standards.
• Proven ability to deliver outstanding customer service and meet sales targets.
• Comprehensive knowledge of food safety regulations, hygiene best practices, and legal compliance relevant to butchery.
• Experience in mentoring, training, or developing team members.
• Confidence to assume supervisory responsibilities and support team leadership.
• Capable of working independently, prioritizing tasks efficiently, and taking initiative.
• Adaptable, well-organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong communicator with a positive, professional demeanor.

Why Work With Us?

Join a company that respects traditional butchery craft, values product excellence, and prioritizes customer satisfaction. Become part of a supportive team where your skills are recognised and nurtured, offering opportunities for personal growth and business success. Enjoy competitive remuneration, access to a comprehensive benefits platform, life assurance, free onsite parking, and career development prospects within an expansive food sector enterprise.

About Sofina Foods

Sofina Foods is more than a food manufacturer; it’s a career destination for growth, learning, and meaningful impact. With a portfolio encompassing meat and seafood delights sourced responsibly from over 50 protein types across five continents, the company boasts a workforce of 13,000 across 40 locations in Canada and Europe.

Our culture champions innovation, high standards, sustainability, and customer focus. If you aspire to a vibrant and rewarding career in food, Sofina Foods welcomes you to join our team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sofina Foods is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels valued. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds without regard to age, disability, gender identity, marital status, maternity status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.