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We are seeking an experienced Butcher to join our team at Moonah Meat &amp; Groceries. As a full-time Butcher, you will play a vital role in maintaining the high quality and standard of our meat products.&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Competitive pay</li><li>Opportunities for advancement</li><li>Supportive work environment</li><li>Employee discounts</li><li>Training and development programs</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Cut, prepare, and package various cuts of meat (beef, lamb, goat, poultry, etc.) with precision and care</li><li>Work directly with our in-house processed beef, ensuring it meets the highest standards and showcasing the quality of our product</li><li>Maintain a clean and organised workspace following food safety and hygiene standards</li><li>Provide excellent customer service, engaging with customers to offer advice on meat selection and preparation, while reflecting our ethos in your interactions</li><li>Ensure all products are stored properly and manage stock levels, always keeping sustainability in mind</li><li>Assist with inventory and ordering supplies</li><li>Maintain equipment and ensure it is in good working order</li><li>Selecting and preparing meat to produce smallgoods</li><li>Operating machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul><li>Proven experience as a qualified butcher, with an understanding of different cuts and meat preparation techniques</li><li>A deep understanding and appreciation of food safety regulations and best practices</li><li>Exceptional knife skills and the ability to work with various equipment with care and precision</li><li>Strong communication and customer service skills, with the ability to reflect our commitment to quality in every customer interaction</li><li>The ability to work independently and as part of a cohesive team, sharing in the pride of our products and processes</li><li>A passion for high-quality, ethically raised meat and a genuine desire to contribute to our paddock-to-plate philosophy</li></ul>

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&nbsp;This excellent opportunity will be offered on a Permanent Full-Time basis at 38 hours a week. <h3>Benefits</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Professional growth</li><li>A friendly team environment with a great community care spirit</li></ul> <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Getting meat ready for sale by deboning, trimming fat, and cutting, mincing, and grinding meat to the desired shape and size for display or customer orders</li><li>Preparing breaded meat cuts, as well as marinating, seasoning, and curing special cuts</li><li>Choosing and preparing meat for making smallgoods</li><li>Using machines to grind, mix, mince, and tenderize meat</li><li>Ensure all meats are handled and stored safely and in accordance with health and safety regulations.</li><li>Receive, inspect, and store meat upon delivery, ensuring quality and freshness.</li><li>Collaborate with the team to maintain adequate inventory levels and manage meat supplies efficiently.</li><li>Maintain cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment.</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Excellent English skills</li><li>The right to work in Australia&nbsp;</li><li>AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of work experience in the occupation or related field</li><li>Team management skills</li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Attention to detail&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organizational and time management skills.</li><li>Familiar with industry best practices</li><li>Proficiency in all aspects of food safety</li><li>Positive communication skills, energy and attitude</li></ul>

Dobbie’s Butchery is a family-owned and operated business located in Nightcliff, Northern Territory. We are currently seeking an experienced Butcher to join our team on a full-time basis.&nbsp;The position is based in the Northern Territory, and the successful candidate will be required to live and work locally. Please note that FIFO arrangements are not available for this role.&nbsp;Key duties and responsibilities<ul><li>Preparing, cutting, trimming, boning and portioning meat</li><li>Operating butchery equipment, including saws, mincers and slicers</li><li>Preparing sausages, value-added products and customer orders</li><li>Weighing, packaging, labelling and displaying meat products</li><li>Monitoring stock levels and assisting with stock rotation and ordering</li><li>Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and workplace cleanliness</li><li>Inspecting meat products to ensure quality and freshness</li><li>Providing advice and assistance to customers regarding products and preparation methods</li><li>Complying with workplace health and safety requirements and</li><li>Performing other duties reasonably associated with the position.</li></ul>&nbsp;Skills and experienceThe successful candidate will ideally possess:<ul><li>A relevant trade qualification in butchery or meat processing, or equivalent relevant experience</li><li>At least 2 years of relevant butchery experience</li><li>Strong knowledge of meat preparation, portioning and product presentation</li><li>Experience safely operating commercial butchery equipmen</li><li>A sound understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements</li><li>Good communication and customer service skills</li><li>The ability to work independently and as part of a team and</li><li>The ability to perform the physical duties associated with the role.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dobbie’s Butchery is a family-owned and operated business located in Nightcliff, Northern Territory. We are currently seeking an experienced Butcher

As a Butcher, you may specialise in trimming and slicing raw meat and preparing meat for sale, operating meat or smallgoods processing machines, weighing, pricing, packaging, and displaying meat.&nbsp; <h3>Benefits</h3>Receive competitive salary plus compulsory superannuation contribution, career development, on-the-job training, skill advancement, and potential progression in butchery. <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3>The primary job responsibilities are as follows:&nbsp;<ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Break down Beef, Pork, and Lamb and cut and pack them for sale and as per display.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Cutting, trimming, wrapping, weighing, pricing, labelling the cut of meat and preparing customer orders.</li><li>Greeting and speaking to customers, providing advice, answering questions, and accepting orders or payments.</li><li>Make seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients.</li><li>Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats.</li><li>Assist in ordering meat as per the stock, maintains the price level and perform quality inspections on meats and other products.&nbsp;</li><li>Operated all machines in a meat department to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat.</li><li>Rotated the meat for sale in the case and reduced prices on proper items.</li><li>Ensuring work areas are clean and compliant with all food safety and hygiene standards.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Assist in inspecting and storing meat upon delivery. Ensures that all received meats meet or exceed Government quality standards.</li><li>Clean up the machines and turn them off every evening.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Clean up the display counters, mine machine, meat slicer, and band saw machine together with the cooler room and freezer room at the end of day and make sure all the counters and cool room are at the correct temperatures every morning.</li></ul> <h3>Qualification & experience</h3><ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li>Minimum of four (4) years' experience working as a Butcher in a retail butcher shop environment.</li><li>Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher) or equivalent qualification.</li><li>Proficient in breaking down beef, pork, and lamb carcasses, and preparing cuts according to customer orders and display requirements.</li><li>Skilled in cutting, trimming, boning, slicing, mincing, and wrapping meat to specified portion sizes.</li><li>Able to operate and maintain common butcher shop equipment such as band saws, slicers, mincers, sausage fillers, and vacuum packers in accordance with safety and hygiene standards.</li><li>Knowledge of meat quality assessment, safe food handling, storage, and HACCP principles.</li><li>Experience in preparing value-added products such as sausages, marinated meats, and cured meats.</li><li>Strong customer service skills, including advising customers on meat cuts, cooking methods, and product selection.</li><li>Ability to manage stock rotation, maintain product displays, and ensure freshness.</li><li>Good English communication skills; bilingual ability is an advantage.</li></ul>

Join Goldworld Investment Pty Ltd in Mount Druitt! Skilled butchers wanted to trim, slice, and prepare quality meat in a friendly, fast-paced team.

<h3>Key Responsibilities:</h3>• Prepare meat for sale by deboning, trimming, cutting, mincing, and portioning according to specifications and customer requirements.• Produce value-added products such as marinated, seasoned, crumbed meats and smallgoods• Select and prepare meats for sausages and other specialty products• Operate and maintain butchery equipment including grinders, mincers, mixers, tenderisers, and sausage fillers• Prepare and apply marinades, seasonings, curing mixtures, and pickling blends• Manage processes such as smoking, cooking, and curing where required• Ensure consistent quality, presentation, and food safety standards across all products• Provide customers with advice on meat cuts, preparation methods, and cooking suitability• Assist with stock rotation, inventory control, and maintaining a clean and organised work environment&nbsp;<h3>Requirements:</h3>• Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents encouraged to apply• Minimum 1-2 years of relevant work experience as a Butcher• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV in a relevant field• Strong knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts and preparation techniques• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced retail and production environment• Commitment to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards

Join a growing business and showcase your butchery expertise in a hands-on role focused on quality products, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction.

Position : Butcher / Smallgoods MakerEmployer : Moey’s Butcher Pty Ltd (ABN 74 644 548 710)Location&nbsp;:&nbsp;Springfield Lakes QLD 4300Employment type&nbsp;:&nbsp;Full-time, permanent — approximately 40 ordinary hours per week, with overtime availableRemuneration&nbsp;:&nbsp;$76,000 – $86,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, plus compulsory superannuation and any applicable penalty rates, overtime and allowancesApplicable award&nbsp;:&nbsp;Meat Industry Award 2020&nbsp;How to applyApplicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents, and who hold the right to work in Australia, are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit your current resume and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant butchery qualifications and experience in meat preparation and processing. Applications may be lodged through this advertising platform. Applications may be lodged through this advertising platform. <h3>Benefits</h3>Hours and remunerationThis is a full-time position of approximately 40 ordinary hours per week, with overtime available. The remuneration for the role is $76,000 – $86,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, together with compulsory superannuation and any penalty rates, overtime and allowances payable under the Meat Industry Award 2020 <h3>Task & responsibilities</h3>About the roleWe are seeking a skilled and reliable Butcher / Smallgoods Maker to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis. Working under the direction of the production supervisor, the successful applicant will prepare, cut, trim and process meat and produce a range of smallgoods in accordance with quality and production requirements. This is a hands-on role involving safe operation of processing equipment, maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring products are prepared consistently to specification. The position offers a stable work schedule with overtime available and is suited to a candidate who takes pride in quality workmanship, food safety and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.Key duties and responsibilities•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selects, cuts, trims, prepares and arranges meat for retail sale and supply; operates meat and smallgoods processing machinery; and manages the processes involved in producing smallgoods.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepares meat for sale by deboning, trimming fat, and cutting, mincing and grinding meat to the shape, size and presentation standard required for display or in accordance with customer orders.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepares crumbed cuts, and applies marinades, seasonings and curing processes to specialty cuts.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Selects and prepares appropriate cuts to produce smallgoods.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operates machinery to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepares seasonings and pickling mixtures by combining spices, salt and other ingredients in the correct proportions.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Operates sausage-filling equipment, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Advises retail customers on the selection, suitability and culinary uses of the various cuts stocked.&nbsp;•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Where required, assists with menu planning and scheduling, and contributes to the estimation of food production costs.&nbsp; <h3>Qualification & experience</h3>Skills and experience required•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV in a relevant field; OR at least three (3) years of relevant experience in commercial butchery and meat processing.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrated experience in selecting, cutting, trimming, boning and portioning meat products for sale and supply.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience operating meat processing and smallgoods machinery and preparing processed meat products in accordance with production and quality requirements.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, meat handling and safe operation of knives and processing equipment.•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reliability, attention to detail and the ability to work efficiently as part of a team.

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Butcher / Smallgoods Maker to join our team on a full-time, ongoing basis.

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