BUTCHER/SMALLGOODS MAKER

POSITION: BUTCHER/SMALLGOODS MAKER

Location: Scottsdale, TAS 7260

Tenure: Full-time, Permanent

Comprehensive salary package from $79,423 (plus superannuation)

Required Skills and Experience:

• AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (Butchery) or higher

• At least 3 years recent and relevant work experience

About the role:

On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Butcher/Smallgoods Maker who has strong communication, self-motivated and is able to work both independently and as a member of a team.

You will be responsible for the daily operations of the butchery & smallgoods production, overseeing all facets of the operation from inventory ordering, stock management, training staff and managing costs. In this hands-on role, you may lead a diverse team of qualified butchers and process workers maintaining a tight control on all aspects of product quality and operation.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Preparation and production of quality fresh meat products to company specified guidelines and time frames

• Preparing meat for sale by removing bones, trimming fat and cutting, mincing and grinding meat to shape and size for display or as ordered

• Preparing crumbed cuts of meat, and marinating, seasoning and curing special cuts

• Selecting and preparing meat to produce smallgoods

• Operating machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat

• Making seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients

• Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats

• Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the Meat Department

• Abide by company policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Food Safety to ensure a safe working environment for customers, staff and contractors

Other essential skills:

• Knowledge of using processing equipment to manufacture butchery products (grinders, bowl cutters, slicers, fillers, smoking ovens)

• Knowledge of cutting and portioning meats (schnitzels, steaks, knuckles)

• Knowledge of pumping brine (for bellies, knuckles, hams & cured products etc)

• Good verbal and written communication skills

• To maintain a high level of hygiene

• Good hand-eye coordination

Qualified applicants may apply online.