Butcher
Hospitality · Ascot Vale, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr
An established Victorian meat and poultry operation has a Full-Time Butcher position for a tradesperson equally confident in commercial meat preparation and retail production. It calls for an experienced butcher with genuine hands-on capability, covering everything from carcass breakdown and precision cutting to value-added products, quality control and customer orders.
Consistent product quality, safe use of processing equipment and an efficient, hygienic workplace will be part of your daily responsibilities. For experienced butchers in Dubai, Doha or Riyadh, this Melbourne role is a considered next step.
Key Responsibilities
- Break down carcasses of various meat types and carry out precise cutting, trimming, grinding and portioning
- Produce sausages and other processed lines, seasoning, smoking and marinating meat where required
- Prepare cuts to gourmet retail presentation standards and keep retail displays attractive
- Run slicers, grinders and the rest of the meat-processing machinery
- Weigh, pack, price and label products accurately
- Inspect meat and finished goods for consistency and quality
- Fill customer orders accurately and efficiently
- Track stock levels, help manage inventory and keep production, stock and inventory records
- Clean and look after knives, equipment and prep areas, following food safety, hygiene and workplace safety procedures in a clean, organised, compliant workplace
Requirements & Eligibility
- Certificate III in Meat Processing or relevant qualification
- Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated carcass breakdown experience
- Strong meat-cutting and commercial knife skills
- Experience making sausages and other meat products, and competence using slicers and meat-processing equipment
- Sound knowledge of hygiene and food safety practices and an understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
- Experience managing stock and inventory
- Ability to work to customer specifications and order requirements, with strong attention to accuracy, quality and presentation
- Ability to demonstrate industry experience that is genuine, relevant and verifiable
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