Apprentice Butchers

Gateway Providores; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Job summary

Gateway Providores in Townsville, QLD is seeking enthusiastic Apprentice Butchers to join our team. You will learn all aspects of the trade, including preparation, cutting, trimming, and packaging of meat products, while working toward a nationally recognised qualification and earning a wage.

No prior butchery experience is required. You will receive full training and support, learn knife techniques, food safety, and customer service as part of a collaborative team across multiple Townsville

Qualifications

• No previous butchering experience required.
• Keen to learn and build a career as a butcher.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a cool environment.
• Safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures.
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cutting and trimming a variety of meat products.
• Learning safe and efficient knife handling techniques.
• Portioning, weighing and packaging products.
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Serving customers and providing friendly service.
• Maintaining clean and organised work areas.
• Learning industry procedures and equipment operation.
• Working as part of a supportive team.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Team player

Customer-focused

Physically fit

Safety-conscious

Education

Apprenticeship training program

Job description

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the meat industry?

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Apprentice Butchers to join our growing team across our multiple sites in Townsville, QLD.

This is a great opportunity to learn the trade from experienced butchers, gain hands‑on skills and work towards a nationally recognised qualification while earning a wage.

About the Role

As an Apprentice Butcher, you will learn all aspects of the trade, including:

• Preparing, cutting and trimming a variety of meat products
• Learning safe and efficient knife handling techniques
• Portioning, weighing and packaging products
• Maintaining high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Serving customers and providing friendly service
• Maintaining clean and organised work areas
• Learning industry procedures and equipment operation
• Working as part of a supportive team

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Keen to learn and build a career as a butcher
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Physically fit and comfortable working in a cool environment
• Safety-conscious and willing to follow procedures
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Customer-focused with a positive attitude
• Able to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends and public holidays when required

No previous butchering experience is required — full training and support will be provided.

What We Offer

• A genuine opportunity to build a long-term career in butchery
• On-the-job training with experienced butchers
• Formal apprenticeship training and qualification
• Work opportunities across our Townsville locations
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within the business

Ready to Start Your Career?

If you're motivated, willing to learn and ready to get your hands dirty, we'd love to hear from you!

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