Experienced Butcher

The Meat Emporium; Sydney; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive casual rates

Product discount

Professional environment

Job summary

The Meat Emporium in New South Wales is seeking an Experienced Butcher to join our team on a casual basis at our Elanora Heights location. You will prepare, cut and process meat to the highest quality standards while delivering outstanding service to our customers.

This role offers flexible casual hours in a dynamic retail environment, with training and support from a skilled team and opportunities to work with premium products.

Qualifications

• Qualified butcher with proven competency in all aspects of butchery and meat preparation.
• Solid knowledge of food safety, hygiene and meat handling regulations.
• Proficient with butchery tools and equipment, including knives and saws.
• Strong knowledge of meat types, cuts and cooking applications for expert advice.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to stand for extended periods in a cool environment.
• Flexibility to work casual hours as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut a wide variety of meat products to customer specs and standards.
• Operate butchery equipment safely and maintain tools and machinery.
• Handle, store and display meat according to food safety rules.
• Advise customers on meat selection, cooking methods and products.
• Maintain stock levels and assist with inventory and ordering.
• Clean and sanitise work areas and display cases during shifts.
• Contribute to efficient, welcoming service and help meet sales targets.

Skills

Butcher experience

Food safety knowledge

Customer service

Manual dexterity

Adaptability

Education

Food Handler's Certificate

Butchery apprenticeship

Tools

Knives and saws

Specialised machinery

Job description

The Meat Emporium is a well-established butchery business dedicated to providing premium quality meat and exceptional customer service to our local community. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to sourcing only the finest cuts and products. Our reputation is built on knowledgeable staff, expert butchering techniques, and a passion for delivering excellence every day.

About the role

We are seeking an Experienced Butcher to join our team on a casual basis at our Elanora Heights NSW location. This role is fundamental to maintaining our high standards of butchery and customer satisfaction. As an Experienced Butcher, you will utilise your expertise to prepare, cut, and process meat products to the highest quality standards whilst providing outstanding service to our customers. This position offers flexibility with casual work arrangements, perfect for someone seeking varied hours and the opportunity to work within a dynamic retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing and cutting a wide variety of meat products including beef, pork, lamb, poultry and specialty meats to customer specifications and company standards
• Operating butchery equipment safely and maintaining all tools and machinery in optimal working condition
• Ensuring all meat products are handled, stored and displayed in accordance with food safety and hygiene regulations
• Providing knowledgeable advice to customers regarding meat selection, cooking methods and product recommendations
• Maintaining accurate stock levels and participating in inventory management and ordering processes
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, equipment and display cases throughout each shift to maintain high hygiene standards
• Contributing to an efficient and welcoming customer service experience, answering enquiries and processing transactions
• Supporting the team to achieve sales targets and maintain the reputation of The Meat Emporium

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience working as a qualified butcher with demonstrated competency in all aspects of butchery and meat preparation
• A sound understanding of food safety, hygiene regulations and best practice in meat handling and storage
• Proficiency in using butchery tools and equipment safely and effectively, including knives, saws and other specialised machinery
• Strong knowledge of different meat types, cuts, quality standards and cooking applications to provide expert customer advice
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively and build positive relationships
• Physical fitness and the ability to work in a cool environment whilst standing for extended periods
• Attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to maintaining high quality standards in all work
• Flexibility and reliability with the ability to work casual hours as required
• Current Food Handler's Certificate or willingness to obtain one
• Relevant butchery qualifications or apprenticeship completion is highly desirable
• Must be an Australian resident

What we offer

At The Meat Emporium, we value our team members and offer a supportive working environment where your skills are recognised and appreciated.

We provide casual work arrangements that offer flexibility to suit your personal circumstances.

• competitive casual rates
• a discount on products
• the chance to work alongside experienced professionals in a well-established business

We foster a collaborative and friendly workplace where team work is our success.