Address POSITION: BUTCHER/SMALLGOODS MAKER
Locations: Multiple sites across Australia (Bordertown SA, Combram VIC, Mt Gambier, Brooklyn VIC, Dinmore QLD, Townsville QLD, Riverview QLD, Stuart QLD, Toowoomba QLD, Nerimbera QLD, Longford TAS, Scone NSW, Yanco NSW, Rockhampton QLD)
Tenure: Full-time, Permanent
Comprehensive salary package from $70,000 (plus superannuation)
Required Skills and Experience:
• AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (Butchery) or higher
• At least 3 years recent and relevant work experience
About the role:
On 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
Other essential skills:
• 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)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• To maintain a high level of hygiene
• Good hand-eye coordination
Qualified applicants may apply online.
