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SalaryOn behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Butcher/Smallgoods Maker who has strong communication, self-motivated and is able to work both independently and as a member of a team.
You will be responsible for the daily operations of the butchery & smallgoods production, overseeing all facets of the operation from inventory ordering, stock management, training staff and managing costs. In this hands-on role, you may lead a diverse team of qualified butchers and process workers maintaining a tight control on all aspects of product quality and operation.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Preparation and production of quality fresh meat products to company specified guidelines and time frames
- Preparing meat for sale by removing bones, trimming fat and cutting, mincing and grinding meat to shape and size for display or as ordered
- Preparing crumbed cuts of meat, and marinating, seasoning and curing special cuts
- Selecting and preparing meat to produce smallgoods
- Operating machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat
- Making seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients
- Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the Meat Department
- Abide by company policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Food Safety to ensure a safe working environment for customers, staff and contractors
- Knowledge of using processing equipment to manufacture butchery products (grinders, bowl cutters, slicers, fillers, smoking ovens)
- Knowledge of cutting and portioning meats (schnitzels, steaks, knuckles)
- Knowledge of pumping brine (for bellies, knuckles, hams & cured products etc)
