Butcher | Retail Meat Processing Specialist

Seeking a skilled butcher to craft high-quality retail meat cuts for a reputable fresh food retailer. This is a permanent full-time opportunity within a supportive environment in the northern Melbourne metropolitan area.

About the Butcher | Retail Meat Processing Specialist role

- Requirements: Proven butcher qualification and experience operating a bandsaw.
- Salary range: Competitive annual package between $70,000 and $75,000.
- Location: Northern Melbourne metro region.

Main duties for the Butcher | Retail Meat Processing Specialist

- Deconstruct large meat cuts and carcasses including whole lamb and pig into retail portions; limited beef cutting involved.
- Prepare and present meat products hygienically and appealingly for retail display.
- Support stock rotation, perform cleaning duties, and uphold high hygiene standards within the butchery area.
- Work collaboratively with butchery assistants and coordinate with other fresh food sections to ensure smooth operations.
- Provide knowledgeable customer service when needed.

Why consider this Butcher | Retail Meat Processing Specialist role?

This position offers a structured 40-hour week commencing early morning, with a balanced roster including weekend rotation and consecutive days off. The role focuses on hands-on meat fabrication from whole animals onsite, excluding poultry processing which is handled offsite, delivering a specialised butchery environment. You will join a skilled team working in a busy yet manageable setting, supported by experienced colleagues.





Your next employer is a well-established player in the fresh food retail sector, known for a commitment to quality and precision in their meat processing operations. Staff enjoy a range of benefits including attractive employee discounts, chef-prepared meals during shifts, quality coffee on site, complimentary gym membership, paid parking, uniforms provided, and access to wellness support programs.

What you need to succeed as a Butcher | Retail Meat Processing Specialist

- Certified butcher qualifications and confident bandsaw operation.
- Experience in breaking down whole lambs and pigs, with some beef processing knowledge.
- Ability to maintain high hygiene standards in packaging and product presentation.
- Experience working in a high-volume retail butchery workplace.
- Right to work in Australia (minimum Permanent Residency).

Benefits of this Butcher | Retail Meat Processing Specialist role

- Competitive salary package with superannuation.
- Paid trial shift at casual rate.
- 20% staff discount on quality fresh food products.
- Complimentary chef-prepared breakfast and lunch each shift.
- Premium coffee available during working hours.
- Free access to nearby gym facilities.
- Paid employee parking and provided uniforms.
- Employee Assistance Program for wellbeing support.
- Annual team celebration event during the holiday season.

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