Elora Road Meats is a well-established, family-operated meat processing facility serving farmers and retail customers since 1976 in South Bruce Ontario.

We're looking for a motivated Apprentice Butcher/recent Grad to join our team and learn the craft of professional meat cutting. This is an entry-level position designed for individuals who are eager to develop hands-on skills, work in a fast-paced environment, and grow into a fully trained butcher.

As a butcher you will learn how to:

- Meat Preparation:
- Break down beef, pork, lamb, and seasonal wild game according to customer specific cuts.
- Perform all stages of meat cutting and processing; including slaughter activities and carcass handling.
- Equipment Operation:
- Maintain equipment and ensure sanitation standards are met.
- Learn safe use of knives, saws, mixers, slicers, and scales.
- Customer Service:
- Assist customers with cut requests and product information
- Answer phone inquiries/booking animals
- Support general shop operations.

This position will be full-time Monday-Friday. This may include longer days and weekends on occasion. The fall is typically busier with hunting season and more hours would be needed.

What we offer





- On-the-job training with experienced butchers
- Stable long-term employment in a skilled trade
- Employee discounts and perks:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

The ideal candidate has:
- Motivation and willingness to learn!
- Apprenticeship eligibility - Willing and able to register for provincial apprenticeship training (if candidate wishes to pursue)
- Knife-handling basics - Comfort using knives; formal training provided
- Physical capabilities - Ability to lift 40-60+lbs, stand for long periods, and work in cold environments (0-4C). Emotional resilience and comfort performing duties in a kill-floor environment
- Reliability - Consistent attendance and punctuality.

Preferred (Not Required)
- Food handler certification (will send for training if needed)
- Experience in meat, deli, or kitchen prep an asset

Pay: $19.00-$21.00 per hour

Benefits

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Vision care

Ability to commute/relocate:
- Mildmay, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Apprentice Butcher (Mildmay)
🏢 Elora Road Meats
📍 Mildmay