Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position
Job Description
Job Opportunity: Skilled Butcher Company: SilvaSide Biltong Pty Ltd Location: Ringwood, VIC **** Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $79,000 – $89,000 per annum About Us
At SilvaSide Biltong, we pride ourselves on crafting premium, authentic air-dried beef snacks of the highest quality. We combine traditional curing and butchery techniques with modern food production standards to deliver exceptional products to our customers. We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Butcher to join our growing production team in Ringwood.
Position Overview As our Butcher, you will play a hands-on role in selecting, trimming, cutting, and preparing premium meat for our specialist biltong and snack production lines. You will operate processing machinery, apply traditional seasoning and curing methods, and ensure all food safety and quality standards are meticulously maintained.
Key Responsibilities
Select, cut, trim, bone, and prepare meat to exact specifications for production.
Marinate, season, cure, and prepare special cuts of meat using traditional and modern techniques.
Operate meat processing machinery, including grinders, mixers, mincers, and slicers.
Make seasonings, marinades, and cures by carefully mixing spices, salt,



and other ingredients.
Operate smoking chambers, drying facilities, and cooking equipment as required.
Monitor production processes to ensure consistency, quality, and high yield.
Maintain a clean, hygienic, and safe work environment in compliance with food safety regulations.
Assist with inventory management, stock rotation, and estimating production costs.
Requirements & Qualifications
AQF Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Associate Degree or higher qualification, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the position.
Minimum 1 year of demonstrated professional experience as a Butcher or Smallgoods Maker, with solid knife skills and expertise in meat preparation, curing, and seasoning.
Strong understanding of meat science, food safety, hygiene standards (HACCP), and machinery operation.
Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively within a fast-paced production team environment.
What We Offer
Competitive remuneration package
Opportunity to work with a dedicated, passionate team in a specialized premium food production business.
Stable full-time hours in a well-equipped facility located in Ringwood, Victoria.
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