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Position: Meat Cutter NOC #6331 Reports to: Owners
Pine View Farms Natural Meats is an artisanal, farm-to-fork butcher shop that sells direct to the public and to stores and restaurants in Saskatchewan. Pine View Farms Natural Meats is known for its excellent quality premium meats because of the way animals are raised and the meat is processed.
Qualifications: Sausage makers with Pine View Farms Natural Meats with experience in preparing a range of processed meats must meet the following requirements:
- Is a quick learner, has an eye for detail, can work independently, and can think on his/her feet to figure out the best, most efficient way to do things.
- Proficiency in English language skills proved by a current IELTS Report with minimum scores of S-4; L-4.5; R-3.5; and W-4.
- Is fastidious about food safety and cleanliness.
- Have a valid drivers license and a means of transportation since Pine View All Natural Meats is located on a farm outside of Osler, Saskatchewan.
- Takes pride in a job well done.
- Can work in refrigerated conditions and be able to lift a 40 lb. box.
- Has journeyman status as a meat cutter and/or three (3) or more years of experience in retail meat cutting and sausage making.
- Is free of any chemical dependencies
Duties include:
- Manage sausage production of beef, poultry and pork.
- Packaging meat.
- Cutting primals and retail cuts to order
- Communicating with sales people on orders
- Monitoring red meat freezer and cooler, ensuring product is stored safely and correctly.
- Document production
- Maintain butcher equipment and knives, adhere to cleanliness protocols and assist with cleaning as necessary.
- Contribute to product development in conjunction with Sales.
- Communicate weekly production schedule and daily tasks to staff.
- Manage cleaning, butcher and ingredient supplies.
Essential Skills
- Document use
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Finding information
Specific Skills
- De-bone meat
- Cut meat and poultry into specific cuts for institutional, commercial or other wholesale use
Work Setting
- Meat processing and packing plants
Type of Equipment
- Saws
- Knives