Senior Butcher & Meat Processing Lead

Aramark; Cork; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland is hiring for a meat processing operative in Cork. You will prepare, trim, and process meat to specification, operate equipment safely, and ensure HACCP compliance across production.

You will weigh, label, package, and store products with traceability in mind. Role requires at least 5 years in meat processing, strong knife skills, and extensive knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles; you will help with stock management, online orders, and quality checks in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in meat processing or butchery.
• HACCP Level 1 certification or willingness to obtain within 3 months.
• Expertise in meat cuts, butchery techniques and product knowledge.
• Exceptional knife skills and safe handling of processing equipment.
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene standards and HACCP principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality control.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, trim, cut, and process meat products according to requirements.
• Operate processing equipment safely and efficiently; weigh, label, package, and store meat.
• Complete online orders accurately; conduct stocktaking and rotate stock to minimise waste.
• Maintain quality control, conduct regular checks, and keep HACCP records up to date.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning; comply with health and safety regulations.
• Assist customers with enquiries and provide product advice as required.

Skills

Meat processing

HACCP knowledge

Knife skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

HACCP certification (Level 1+)

Tools

Inventory management systems

Order fulfilment systems

Job description

Aramark Ireland is hiring for a meat processing operative in Cork. You will prepare, trim, and process meat to specification, operate equipment safely, and ensure HACCP compliance across production.

You will weigh, label, package, and store products with traceability in mind. Role requires at least 5 years in meat processing, strong knife skills, and extensive knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles; you will help with stock management, online orders, and quality checks in a fast-paced