Jonsson's Farm Market is seeking an experienced and trade-qualified Butcher to join our established butchery team in Stratford.
This is an excellent prospect for a skilled butcher who takes pride in their trade, enjoys working with fresh, quality products and values genuine customer service.
You will work in a busy retail environment where quality, freshness and presentation are central to everything we do.
About us
Jonsson's Farm Market is a locally owned and operated fresh food market based in Stratford, Cairns.
Established by fourth-generation farmers from the Atherton Tablelands, the business was created as an alternative to the major supermarket chains and to build a stronger connection between local producers and customers.
With a genuine paddock-to-plate focus, Jonsson's brings together fresh fruit and vegetables, quality meat, groceries and other locally sourced products under one roof.
The business has built a strong reputation for freshness, quality, value and friendly customer service while continuing to support farmers, producers and suppliers throughout Far North Queensland.
About the role
As a Qualified Butcher, you will prepare, cut and present meat products to a consistently high standard while providing friendly and knowledgeable service to our customers.
You will also contribute to the commercial performance of the butchery by maintaining accurate pricing, monitoring product yields and supporting gross profit targets.
Your responsibilities will include:
Cutting, trimming, boning, rolling, portioning and preparing meat
Preparing sausages, marinades and other value-added products
Preparing special cuts and customer orders
Weighing, packaging, labelling and pricing products accurately
Maintaining fresh, attractive and well-stocked display counters
Providing customers with advice about cuts, quantities, preparation and cooking
Monitoring product quality, freshness,



temperatures and use-by dates
Rotating stock and minimising waste through accurate cutting and portioning
Receiving and checking deliveries and assisting with stock control
Safely operating and cleaning knives, bandsaws, mincers, slicers and other equipment
Maintaining clean and hygienic work areas in accordance with food safety requirements
Working cooperatively with the broader Jonsson's team to provide a positive customer experience
Monitor product costs, yields, retail pricing and gross profit margins using Price Control and GP Controller systems
Adjust pricing and product information accurately to support sales, margin and waste targets
About you
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Certificate III in Meat Processing (Retail Butcher), or an equivalent recognised trade qualification
Previous experience working as a qualified butcher, preferably in a retail environment
Strong cutting, boning, portioning and meat preparation skills
Sound knowledge of meat products, food safety, hygiene and temperature control
Experience using Price Control and GP Controller systems, with a sound understanding of product costing, retail pricing, yields and gross profit margins
A strong focus on quality, presentation, yield and reducing waste
Friendly and confident customer service skills
The ability to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team
A reliable, organised and positive approach to your work
Availability to work early mornings, weekends and public holidays as rostered
What we offer
A stable, full-time position with an established local business
A supportive and friendly team environment
The opportunity to work with fresh, high-quality products
A role where quality workmanship and customer service are genuinely valued
If you are a qualified butcher who takes pride in producing quality work and would like to join a respected Cairns business, we would love to hear from you.
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