Position: Butcher

Employer: AUZOO PET PROTEINS PTY LTD (ABN 88 645 782 403)

Location: Yandina QLD 4561

Employment type: Full time, permanent — approximately 38 ordinary hours per week

Remuneration: $75,000 – $85,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, plus compulsory superannuation and any applicable penalty rates, overtime and allowances

Applicable award: Meat Industry Award 2020 [MA000059]

About the employer The AUZOO Pet Proteins (ABN 88 645 782 403) is an Australian company specialising in premium pet products made from Australian novel proteins. The company sources raw materials from farmers, harvesters, and processors across Australia and manufactures pet treats, pet food, and pet food ingredients. Its products include air-dried treats, meat meals, protein powders, and other animal-based ingredients.

As a Butcher, the role involves cutting, trimming, deboning, and preparing meat and animal-based materials according to product specifications, while maintaining high standards of product quality, food safety, hygiene, and workplace safety.

About the role

Responsible for cutting, trimming, deboning, and preparing raw meat, offal, and other animal-based materials for the production of pet food, pet treats, and pet food ingredients. Duties include inspecting meat for quality and defects, removing bones, skin, and excess fat, portioning meat according to specifications, and using appropriate cutting tools and equipment. The role also involves maintaining proper meat handling, hygiene, and sanitation practices, monitoring product quality, and ensuring compliance with food safety and workplace safety standards, as well as packaging, labelling, and storing products in accordance with company procedures.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Cutting, deboning, trimming, portioning and preparing meat products
- Operating meat processing equipment
- Inspecting raw materials for quality
- Preparing meat ingredients for production
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
- Monitoring product quality
- Recording batch and traceability information




- Packaging finished products
- Maintaining processing equipment
- Working safely within a high-volume meat processing environment
- Cleaning and sanitisation of Preparation area and equipment

Qualifications

- AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3)
- At least three years relevant work experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above

Skills and attributes

- Experience in cutting, trimming, deboning, and preparing meat according to specifications.
- Knowledge of different meat cuts, portioning techniques, and meat preparation methods.
- Ability to operate knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other meat processing equipment safely.
- Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, sanitation, and proper meat storage procedures.
- Ability to inspect meat for quality, freshness, and defects.
- Good attention to detail, manual dexterity, and time management skills.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently or as part of a team, and perform physically demanding tasks.
- Previous experience in a butcher shop, meat processing facility, or food production environment is preferred.

Hours and remuneration This is a full-time position of approximately 38 ordinary hours per week, with overtime available. The remuneration for the role is $75,000 – $85,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, together with compulsory superannuation and any penalty rates, overtime and allowances payable under the Meat Industry Award 2020 [MA000059]

How to apply

Applicants who are Australian citizens or permanent residents and have the right to work in Australia are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit your current resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant butchery experience, meat cutting and preparation skills, knowledge of different meat cuts, and understanding of food safety, hygiene, and proper meat handling procedures. Applications may be submitted through this advertising platform.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Benefits

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

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