Master Butcher — Fresh Meats, HACCP, Full‑Time

AREF FOODS LIMITED; Cork; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AREF FOODS LIMITED is recruiting two experienced butchers to join its meat preparation and retail operations in Ireland. This permanent, full-time role offers 39 hours per week and a salary from €36,700 gross per year, depending on experience. The position is based at 82 Shandon Street, Cork, Ireland.

You will select, inspect and prepare fresh meat, cut and portion according to customer requirements, and ensure HACCP compliance and high hygiene standards. Previous butcher experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Previous professional butcher experience is essential.
• Knowledge of meat cutting, trimming and portioning techniques.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and safe meat handling.

Responsibilities

• Select, inspect and prepare fresh meat and poultry for sale.
• Cut, trim, debone and portion different types of meat per customer requirements.
• Prepare various meat cuts including steaks, chops, joints and minced meat.
• Operate professional butchery equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Monitor product quality and minimise wastage during preparation.
• Prepare and display meat products for retail and customer orders.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and food safety procedures.

Skills

Meat cutting

Food safety HACCP

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent worker

Job description

AREF FOODS LIMITED is recruiting two experienced butchers to join its meat preparation and retail operations in Ireland. This permanent, full-time role offers 39 hours per week and a salary from €36,700 gross per year, depending on experience. The position is based at 82 Shandon Street, Cork, Ireland.

You will select, inspect and prepare fresh meat, cut and portion according to customer requirements, and ensure HACCP compliance and high hygiene standards. Previous butcher experience is essential.