Position: Butcher

Employer: Gold Coast Organic Meats (ABN 49 670 039 006)

Location: Mermaid Waters QLD 4218

Employment type: Full-time, permanent — approximately 40 ordinary hours per week, with overtime available

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

About the employer

Gold Coast Organic Meats is committed to providing high-quality certified organic meat, sourced and handled with care from the field to the customer. The Company operates ACO-certified organic butcher shops, offering a range of organic meat products free from added hormones, antibiotics and preservatives. With a focus on product quality, organic standards and customer satisfaction, Gold Coast Organic Meats takes pride in delivering quality products to its customers.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Butcher to join our team at Gold Coast Organic Meats. The successful applicant will undertake general butchery duties, including preparing meat for sale, removing bones, trimming and cutting meat, and arranging products for display. The role involves handling a range of meats, including beef, lamb, pork and organic chicken, while maintaining appropriate food hygiene and quality standards.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Select and prepare beef, lamb, pork and organic chicken for retail sale.
- Bone carcasses and cut, trim and portion meat using appropriate knives and butchery equipment.
- Prepare and cut meat portions for retail display trays, ensuring products are neatly presented for sale.
- Prepare meat cuts according to product requirements and maintain consistent portion sizes and presentation.




- Handle and store meat products appropriately to maintain freshness, quality and food safety.
- Maintain clean and safe work areas and follow workplace procedures when handling knives and butchery equipment.

Qualifications

- A relevant AQF Certificate III or AQF Certificate IV qualification
- At least three (3) years of relevant experience as an alternative to formal qualifications.

Skills and attributes

- Practical experience in butchery, including carcass boning, knife-hand work and cutting meat for retail sale.
- Knowledge of meat cuts and the techniques required to trim, portion and prepare meat.
- Ability to prepare beef, lamb, pork and organic chicken for retail display.
- Experience using butchery knives and relevant meat preparation equipment.
- Understanding of food hygiene, safe meat handling and workplace health and safety practices.
- Ability to maintain product quality, presentation and cleanliness in a retail butcher shop.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work reliably as part of a team.

Hours and remuneration

This is a full-time, permanent position with overtime available. The remuneration for the role is $75,000–$85,000 per annum, exclusive of superannuation, together with compulsory superannuation and any applicable 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 who hold the right to work in Australia, are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit your current resume together with a brief covering letter outlining your relevant butcher experience. Applications may be lodged through this advertising platform.

Pay: $75,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year

Perks:

- Salary packaging

Work Location: In person

📌 Butcher (Mermaid Waters)
🏢 Gold Coast Organic Meats
📍 Mermaid Waters