Job Description

Butcher / 2IC – $120K–$150K | Premium Meat Career | Early Finishes

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Are you a skilled butcher looking for more than just another job?

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Are you tired of doing the same thing every day with limited opportunity to progress?

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This is your chance to join a professional, growing meat business where your skills are valued, your future matters, and there is a genuine pathway into leadership.

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At Wrights The Butchers, we are not just another butcher shop.

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We are a premium wholesale meat operation supplying some of Australia's and the world's most demanding customers — including:

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- Leading restaurants
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- Luxury hotels
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- Airlines
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- International cruise ships
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Our Alexandria facility operates with modern equipment, structured systems, premium products, and a team focused on quality and growth.

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We are looking for experienced butchers who take pride in their trade and want to build a long-term career.

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Multiple Positions Available

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- Qualified Butchers
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- Wholesale Butchers
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- Portion Cutters
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- 2IC – Second In Charge / Future Leadership Role
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Whether you are an experienced butcher wanting stability or a trade-qualified butcher looking to step into management, we have opportunities available.

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Why Join Our Team?

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This is a workplace designed for career-minded butchers.

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- Excellent wages — above award rates
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- $1,600 – $2,300 per week take-home potential (experience dependent)
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- Bonuses & incentives available
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- Permanent full-time secure employment
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- Genuine pathway into 2IC & management roles
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- Flexible roster options available
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- Early starts = early finishes & afternoons free
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- Paid overtime available
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- Learn production planning, ordering & leadership skills
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- Work with premium Wagyu, Angus & export-quality products
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- Modern high-volume machinery and equipment
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- Professional HACCP-approved facility
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- Staff discounts on premium meat
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- Uniforms supplied & professionally cleaned
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- Novated lease options available for that new car.
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What Makes This Role Different?

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You won't just stand behind a counter doing the same cuts every day.

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You will develop skills across:

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- Premium portion cutting
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- Restaurant & hotel specifications
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- Wagyu and export programs
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- Yield management
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- Production planning
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- Large-scale wholesale operations
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- Stock control & ordering systems
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- Team leadership opportunities
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For the right person, this role can progress into a genuine senior position within the company.

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Your Responsibilities

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- Breaking, trimming and preparing premium meat products
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- Precision portion cutting to customer specifications
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- Wholesale and retail preparation
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- Packing and dispatch support
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- Managing quality and presentation standards
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- Cold room organisation and stock rotation
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- Maintaining HACCP and food safety requirements
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- Supporting production targets
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- Assisting with leadership duties (2IC applicants)
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About You

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We are looking for someone who has:

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- Australian butchery experience
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- Strong knife skills
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- Pride in quality workmanship
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- A reliable and professional attitude
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- Ability to work in a rapid-paced environment
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- Desire to learn, improve and progress
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- Leadership potential (for 2IC applicants)
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Certificate III in Meat Processing preferred, but experience and attitude are just as important.

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Important

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Applicants must currently live in Australia.

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Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents only.

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Unfortunately, we are not offering sponsorship opportunities.

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Ready To Take The Next Step?

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If you are a butcher who wants a better lifestyle, better conditions, better income, and the opportunity to grow, we would like to hear from you.

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Join a company where your trade is respected, and your career can move forward.

📌 Butcher / 2IC - $120K-$150K | Premium Meat Career | Early Finishes (New South Wales)
🏢 Wrights the Butchers
📍 New South Wales