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We’re more than just a butcher shop - we’re a community of farmers, food lovers, and friendly faces dedicated to bringing the best local meats to our customers.
At Yankee Flats Meats, we believe in:
- Supporting Local - We partner with family farms to provide quality, locally-raised meats.
- Quality in Every Cut - From the farm to the counter, we take pride in holding ourselves to high standards.
- Building Connections - We know our community and love being part of our customers lives.
If you’re passionate about quality food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and value genuine customer service, we’d love to hear from you!
Current listings
Job opportunities
Head Cut Floor Manager & Cutter
Position: Head Cut Floor Manager & Cutter
Location: Yankee Flats Meats Farm – Salmon Arm, BC
Type: Full-Time | Wage: $30–$35/hr (based on qualifications)
About Us
Yankee Flats Meats is a growing, values-driven abattoir and meat processing facility dedicated to high standards, efficiency, and quality. We’re proud to work closely with local farmers and customers to deliver exceptional products.
About the Role
This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing cut floor operations. You’ll manage a team of 4–6 cutters and 2–4 wrappers, ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality processing. You will work alongside your team and be expected to personally process a minimum of 200 lbs/hour (hanging weight). While leading daily operations, you’ll collaborate closely with the Facility Manager to keep production on track and maintain our high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Break down full carcasses with precision and speed
- Maintain a personal processing rate of at least 200 lbs/hour (hanging weight)
- Lead by example to meet and exceed team targets
- Train and mentor staff to improve skill and efficiency
- Oversee cut floor workflow, sanitation, and safety compliance
- Maintain quality control across all products
- Communicate effectively with the Facility Manager to coordinate operations
- Identify and implement process improvements
What We’re Looking For
- Proven meat cutting and carcass breakdown experience (beef, pork, lamb, poultry)
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
- Fast, efficient, and precise cutting skills
- Professionalism, reliability, and a team-first approach
- Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
- Commitment to continuous improvement
Compensation & opportunities
- $30–$35/hr, depending on experience and qualifications.
- Employee discount on products
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- Be part of a growing family-owned business connected to local agriculture and community
- Immediate start available
Lead Meat Cutter / Experienced Meat Cutter
Position: Lead Meat Cutter / Experienced Meat Cutter
Location: Yankee Flats Meats Farm – Salmon Arm, BC
Type: Full-Time | Wage: $25–$30/hr (based on experience)
About Us
Yankee Flats Meats is a growing, values-driven abattoir and meat processing company dedicated to high standards, efficiency, and quality. We work closely with local farmers and customers to deliver exceptional products while supporting local agriculture and food security.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Lead Meat Cutter / Experienced Meat Cutter to join our team. This role plays an important part in maintaining efficient, organized, and high-quality production throughout the cut floor while helping lead the team in a positive, culture-focused manner.
The ideal candidate has strong experience in full carcass breakdown, understands production flow in a fast-paced processing environment, and takes pride in producing high-quality cuts while maintaining strong food safety and sanitation standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Break beef off the rail efficiently and accurately
- Complete full breakdown of pork, lamb, and poultry
- Follow cut sheets accurately to customer specifications
- Maintain organized, safe, and efficient production lines
- Uphold food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Support smooth production flow and minimize downtime
- Lead by example through professionalism and teamwork
- Assist with training and supporting team members as needed
- Maintain respectful and professional workplace communication
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in full carcass breakdown and commercial meat cutting
- Strong understanding of production flow and processing environments
- Ability to work efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards
- Strong organizational and teamwork skills
- Commitment to cleanliness, food safety, and continuous improvement
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
Compensation & Opportunities
- $25–$30/hr depending on experience and qualifications
- Employee discount on products
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Be part of a growing family-owned business connected to local agriculture and community
- Immediate start available
Sausage maker / value-added production worker
Position: Sausage Maker & Production Team Member
Location: Yankee Flats Meats Farm – Salmon Arm, BC
Type: Full-Time | Wage: $23-$27
About Us
Yankee Flats Meats is a growing, values-driven abattoir and meat processing company committed to quality, efficiency, and supporting local agriculture. We work closely with local farmers and customers to create high-quality products while maintaining strong food safety and production standards.
About the Role
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking team member to join our sausage and production department. This role supports sausage production, packaging, labeling, batching, and general food production in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and enjoys hands-on work while taking pride in producing consistent, high-quality products.
Key Responsibilities
- Follow recipes, batch sheets, and food safety procedures
- Assist with grinding, mixing, stuffing, linking, and portioning products
- Package, label, and organize finished products accurately
- Maintain sanitation standards and clean equipment/workspaces
- Support smokehouse workflows, inventory rotation, and production prep
- Work efficiently while maintaining product consistency and quality
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in meat processing, food production, or commercial kitchen work is an asset
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in cold environments and on your feet for long periods
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn and improve
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment
Compensation & Opportunities
- $23-$27/hr depending on experience and qualifications
- Employee discount on products
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- Be part of a growing family-owned business connected to local agriculture and community
- Immediate start available
Butcher shop sales associate
Position: Butcher Shop Sales Associate
Location: Yankee Flats Meats Shop – Vernon, BC
Type: Part-Time | Wage: $19–$22/hr (based on experience)
Store Hours:
Monday–Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
About Us
Yankee Flats Meats is a growing, family-owned butcher shop proudly serving the Okanagan and Shuswap with high-quality local meat products. We’re passionate about supporting local farmers, providing exceptional customer service, and creating a welcoming experience for everyone who walks through our doors.
About the Role
We are looking for a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused team member to join our Vernon retail shop. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to be part of a growing local business with opportunities for advancement.
You’ll help customers find products they love while supporting day-to-day retail operations and maintaining a clean, organized shop environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist customers with product selection and purchases
- Process transactions and provide excellent customer service
- Restock displays, coolers, and freezers
- Pack online orders accurately and efficiently
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming retail space
- Support the team with daily shop operations as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Customer service experience preferred
- Knowledge of meat products and cuts is an asset
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Compensation & opportunties
- $19-$22/hr (based on experience)
- Employee discount on products
- Opportunities for training and advancement
- Be part of a growing family-owned business connected to local agriculture and community
- Immediate start available
What we offer:
- A supportive, team-oriented work environment
- Opportunities to learn about local farming & artisan butchery
- Staff discounts on our meats and products
- Flexible scheduling for the right candidates
- Competitive wages with room for advancement