Qualified Butcher

North Essendon Gourmet Butchery; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Small team environment

Job summary

North Essendon Gourmet Butchery in Essendon, VIC seeks an experienced Qualified Butcher for a full-time role. You will prepare, cut and present premium quality meats, while upholding top food safety standards and delivering excellent customer service.

Join a small, dedicated team and contribute to maintaining our gourmet reputation by offering expert advice and consistently high-quality meat products.

Qualifications

• Formal butchery qualifications or an apprenticeship in meat processing or butchery.
• Proven experience as a qualified butcher in retail or commercial settings.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, grades and culinary uses.
• Safe operation of butchery equipment and HACCP hygiene understanding.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and butcher prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork and poultry to customer specifications.
• Operate butchery equipment safely and maintain tools in good condition.
• Maintain food safety and hygiene to regulatory standards.
• Present meat attractively in displays and packaging for customers.
• Advise customers on meat selection, cuts and cooking methods.
• Manage inventory, stock rotation and waste minimisation.
• Assist with deliveries receiving and quality checks.
• Contribute to a clean and organised working environment during service.
• Support team and maintain clear communication with management.

Skills

Customer service

Stamina

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Formal butchery qualifications or recognised apprenticeship

Tools

Saws

Slicers

Knives

Job description

North Essendon Gourmet Butchery is seeking an experienced Qualified Butcher to join our team in Essendon, VIC. This is a full-time position that plays a crucial role in our business, delivering exceptional quality meat products and service to our valued customers. As a Qualified Butcher, you will be at the heart of our operations, utilising your expertise to prepare, cut, and present premium quality meats whilst maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene. This role is essential to maintaining our reputation as a gourmet butchery and ensuring customer satisfaction.

What you'll be doing

Preparing and butchering prime cuts of beef, lamb, pork and poultry to customer specifications

Operating butchery equipment safely and maintaining all tools in optimal working condition

Maintaining strict food safety and hygiene standards in compliance with relevant legislation and regulations

Presenting meat products attractively in display cases and packaging items for customer purchase

Providing expert advice to customers regarding meat selection, cuts and cooking methods

Managing inventory, stock rotation and waste minimisation

Assisting with receiving and quality checking of deliveries

Contributing to a clean and organised working environment throughout service hours

Supporting team members and maintaining strong communication with management

What we're looking for

Formal butchery qualifications or recognised apprenticeship completion in meat processing or butchery

Proven experience working as a qualified butcher in a retail or commercial butchery environment

Comprehensive knowledge of different meat cuts, grades and their culinary applications

Strong proficiency in the safe operation of butchery equipment including saws, slicers and knives

Thorough understanding of food safety standards, hygiene regulations and HACCP principles

Excellent physical stamina and manual dexterity for repetitive and physically demanding work

Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate knowledgeably about products

Reliability, attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards

Team player mentality with the ability to work collaboratively and independently as required

Current understanding of Australian meat safety legislation and labelling requirements

What we offer

At North Essendon Gourmet Butchery, we value our team members and are committed to providing a supportive working environment. We offer competitive wages reflective of your experience and qualifications, along with the opportunity to work with premium quality products and develop your craft within a respected gourmet butchery. You will be part of a small, dedicated team that takes pride in delivering exceptional customer service and maintaining the highest standards of meat preparation. We foster a culture of professionalism, continuous improvement and mutual respect.

About us

North Essendon Gourmet Butchery is a specialist butchery located in Essendon, committed to providing our community with premium quality meats and expert butchery services. We pride ourselves on our craftsmanship, attention to detail and dedication to customer satisfaction. Our business is built on the foundation of quality, integrity and passion for exceptional meat products. We work closely with trusted suppliers to source the finest cuts and maintain the highest standards of food safety and presentation. As a gourmet butchery, we are passionate about our trade and committed to preserving the art of traditional butchery.