We are seeking a full-time Artisan Butcher
Harmonys Way Family Farm is a multi-generational family farm and on-farm butcher shop located in the beautiful Peace Country of northern Alberta, Canada.
From “field to fork” our passion is raising and processing the best all-natural grass-fed/grass-finished beef and lamb and pasture/forest raised pork possible. We believe that people “eat with their eyes first” therefore attention to the little details are important to us.
All our animals and partner farm animals are processed in our on-farm licensed meat processing facility then sold directly to our customers through farmers markets and online sales.
We are seeking a skilled full-time artisan butcher to process beef, pork, lamb and wild game. You must be able to meet the physical demands of the job. We are willing to train.
If you are someone who…
- has a passion for nose-to-tail artisan/craft butchery.
- values locally sourced, naturally raised meat.
- has a love for creating food that appeals to the senses and creates memorable experiences for the customer that are centered around farm raised food.
- enjoys the creativity of product development and presentation.
- is trained in value-added processing to produce fresh and smoked meats, sausages without fillers or preservatives as well as traditional and modern retail cuts including premade and heat & serve items.
- loves your craft and takes pride in your work and gives attention to detail.
- is comfortable and willing to work in a rural setting.
- can work with a team and/or alone.
- Can engage with customers; helping them with product selection and suggesting ways they can cook their purchases successfully.
- enjoys variety in the tasks of your job.
- understands the importance of cleanliness and can follow food safety regulations.
- can conduct yourself in a respectful manner and are self-motivated.
Duties Include, but are not limited to…
- assisting in slaughter of animals
- processing rail beef, lamb and pork to retail cuts and processing custom domestic meat and wild game including guiding the customer through the variety of cuts that can be obtained from a carcass
- sausage making, curing and smoking meat, jerky and deli meats
- packaging, pricing and preparing meat products for the farmers market
Wage
will be negotiated based on experience
three month trial period
Work Schedule
Monday to Thursday
8 to 10 hours/day up to 40 hours/week
every weekend and statutory holiday off.
Benefits Include…
Discounted farm fresh food
A semi- flexible schedule
Free on-site parking
On-Farm housing available
Peaceful country living
How to apply
Send the following items to info@harmonyswayfamilyfarm.com
1. resume and cover letter detailing your previous work experience and why you think you would be a good fit to join our team
2. at least two references
