Lead Butcher & Meat Prep Mentor

Harris Farm Markets Pty; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Farm Markets Pty is seeking a skilled butcher to prepare, present and sell high-quality protein products. You will teach and guide new team members, help customers choose the right cuts, and ensure adherence to Harris Farm standards.

You will maintain cold chain, hygiene, and food safety across shifts while delivering quality cuts and value-added products. This role suits someone who loves food and takes pride in precise meat preparation.

Qualifications

• Experience in fresh meat retail environments.
• Maintains hygiene and food safety standards.
• Mentors junior team members on proper cutting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Break down, bone, portion and prepare meat to Harris Farm specification
• Produce consistent, accurate cuts, weight, trim and presentation up to standard
• Prepare value-added products, marinades, skewers, burger patties, sausages, roasts
• Quality-check every delivery, reject anything that doesn't meet HFM standards
• Use your trade judgement to minimise waste, turn trim into something sellable

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Team leadership

Cold chain maintenance

Equipment handling

Tools

Meat saw

Boning knives

Job description

Harris Farm Markets Pty is seeking a skilled butcher to prepare, present and sell high-quality protein products. You will teach and guide new team members, help customers choose the right cuts, and ensure adherence to Harris Farm standards.

You will maintain cold chain, hygiene, and food safety across shifts while delivering quality cuts and value-added products. This role suits someone who loves food and takes pride in precise meat preparation.