EXPERIENCED QUALIFIED BUTCHER

Southern Meat Co; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 33,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern Meat Co in Lalor, VIC is seeking an Experienced Qualified Butcher to join on a casual basis. You will prepare, cut and process meat products, operate equipment safely and assist customers in a busy retail environment.

The role requires current butcher qualifications, knife skills and knowledge of meat cuts, plus strong hygeine and food safety practices. Casual hours provide flexibility while supporting a professional team.

Qualifications

• Current butchery qualifications and relevant industry certifications.
• Proven experience working as a qualified butcher in a retail or commercial butchery environment.
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of different cuts and meat preparation techniques.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and relevant legislation.
• Ability to operate butchery equipment safely and competently.
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanour.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality products.
• Reliability and flexibility to work on a casual basis as required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Preferred Languages Italian, Greek and Macedonian, but not Essential.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, cutting, and processing meat products to the highest standards of quality and presentation
• Operating butchery equipment safely and maintaining all tools and machinery in optimal working condition
• Maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with industry regulations and company policies
• Assisting customers with product selection, recommendations and special orders
• Pricing and packaging meat products accurately and efficiently
• Contributing to a clean and well-organised work environment
• Assisting with stock rotation and inventory management
• Supporting the team to deliver excellent customer service at all times

Skills

Knife skills

Meat cuts knowledge

Customer service

Reliability

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

Butchery qualifications

Job description

Southern Meat Co is seeking an Experienced Qualified Butcher to join our team on a casual basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a dynamic butchery operation based in Lalor, VIC 3075. As an experienced butcher, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality meat products and exceptional customer service. This casual position offers flexibility whilst allowing you to utilise your professional butchery expertise within our busy retail environment.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing, cutting, and processing meat products to the highest standards of quality and presentation
• Operating butchery equipment safely and maintaining all tools and machinery in optimal working condition
• Maintaining strict hygiene and food safety standards in accordance with industry regulations and company policies
• Assisting customers with product selection, recommendations and special orders
• Pricing and packaging meat products accurately and efficiently
• Contributing to a clean and well-organised work environment
• Assisting with stock rotation and inventory management
• Supporting the team to deliver excellent customer service at all times

What we're looking for

• Current butchery qualifications and relevant industry certifications
• Proven experience working as a qualified butcher in a retail or commercial butchery environment
• Excellent knife skills and knowledge of different cuts and meat preparation techniques
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and relevant legislation
• Ability to operate butchery equipment safely and competently
• Strong customer service skills with a friendly and professional demeanour
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality products
• Reliability and flexibility to work on a casual basis as required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Preferred Languages Italian, Greek and Macedonian, but not Essential

What we offer

At Southern Meat Co, we value our team members and offer a supportive working environment. Casual positions provide flexibility to suit your lifestyle and commitments. We are committed to maintaining a safe workplace and provide an opportunity to work with quality products and experienced professionals in the butchery industry.

About us

Southern Meat Co is an established butchery operation committed to providing customers with quality meat products and exceptional service. We pride ourselves on our professional standards, product quality, and strong community presence in Lalor. Our team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in meat preparation and customer care.

If you are an experienced, qualified butcher looking for casual work and ready to make an impact in our team, we would love to hear from you.