About the Role

HQ Meats is looking for a full-time butcher to join our team long-term. This is a customer-facing role, so we're especially looking for someone who's a strong communicator, genuinely enjoys working with people, and is adaptable and eager to learn our systems and standards.

Responsibilities

Cut, trim, bone, and prepare meat products (beef, pork, poultry, and other cuts as needed) to shop standards

Portion and package meat for display and sale

Grind, tie, and prepare specialty items (sausages, roasts, etc.)

Maintain a clean, organized, and food-safe work station in line with health and safety regulations

Greet and assist customers at the counter, walking them through cut selection, portioning, special orders, and cooking tips with a friendly, helpful attitude

Manage inventory and rotate stock to reduce waste

Properly sharpen and maintain knives and cutting equipment

Qualifications

Strong communication and people skills,



comfortable talking with customers, answering questions, and making them feel welcome

Adaptive, coachable, and willing to learn, genuinely open to doing things our way and adjusting as you go

Comfortable handling knives and picking up new hands-on skills quickly

Comfortable working in a cold setting (walk-in cooler/freezer)

Reliable, punctual, and able to work well in a small team

Food Handler Certification (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

Competitive pay: $20-25/hour, based on experience

Full-time, consistent hours

Comprehensive hands-on training and a clear path to grow with the shop long-term A supportive, hardworking team environment at a local Scarborough butcher shop

HQ Meats is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $20.00-$25.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Butcher (Scarborough)
🏢 HQ Meats
📍 Scarborough