Chef Job in Guelph, Ontario

Company: Market Fresh Meat and Produce Inc. Business Information: Your Local, Fresh and Wholesome Gourmet Market. We are passionate about Food and Community. Business Address: 10 Paisley St. Unit 3, Guelph, ON, N1H 2N6 Work location: Same as above Type of Employment: Full Time / Permanent Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible Job Description: • Cut carcasses, sides and quarters • Cut, trim and prepare standard cuts of meat • Remove bones from meat • Cut poultry into parts • Cut fish into steaks and fillets • Grind meats • Make special sausages • Slice cooked meats • Prepare special orders • Prepare special displays of meats, poultry and fish products • Shape, lace and tie roasts, other meats, poultry and seafood • Clean meats to prepare for processing or cutting • Wrap and package prepared meats • Weigh meats for sale • Price meat products • Sell meats to customers • Train meat cutters • Maintaining freshness levels, dynamic presentation of product, and upholding safety/health standards in the coolers and the department (C.F.I.A standards) • Providing superior customer service by greeting customers, answering questions and suggestive selling, and assisting with special requests • Inspecting, wrapping, pricing and merchandising products accurately while ensuring proper rotation and quality • Prepare beef, lamb, pork to industry standards and Market Fresh standards which is outlined by Meat Managers • Must use ethics and extreme discretion on freshness and appeal when cutting and producing items • Preparing custom cuts and orders for customers • Use all equipment in the meat room (band saw, tenderizer, grounding machine) • Ensure preparation is properly dated and rotated within the fridges (First In, First Out) • Ensure effective waste control through use of daily waste control sheets and proper rotation of products • Organize and clean the department. Including all coolers, fridges, production areas, equipment and storage areas. Requirements: -Education: Completion of high school is required -Experience: A minimum of 2 to 3 years of experience in the field is required -On-the-job training will be provided. -Butcher training in college or other meat-cutting training program or apprenticeship is an asset -Must have attention to detail -Experience with knives and food handling is an asset -Must have the ability to be on your feet for the duration of the shift & comfortable lifting up to 60 lbs. -Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: Work under pressure, Fast-paced environment, standing for extended periods, handling heavy loads -Personal Suitability: Accurate, Client focus, Team player, Reliability, Organized, Judgement, Flexibility, Effective interpersonal skills, Dependability -Work Site Environment: Cold/refrigerated Salary: $14.20 to $16.20 hourly, 37.5- 40 Hours per week. Benefits: Disability, Dental and Extended medical insurance provided. Also, we provide uniforms and discounts. Room for growth. Other information: -The workers will work a flexible work schedule. It includes weekends and nights. The employee is required to work in different 8-hour shifts between 6:00 AM and 9:00 PM. They will have two days off per week on a rotational basis. Apply by e-mail to: [email protected] Apply by mail to: 10 Paisley St. Unit 3, Guelph, ON, N1H 2N6