Butcher

Job Opportunity: Skilled Butcher

Company: SilvaSide Biltong Pty Ltd

Location: Ringwood, VIC 3134

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 strong 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.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant qualifications and experience, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your butchery background to our hiring team via our website or direct contact.