TWO EXPERIENCED BUTCHERS

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

82 Shandon Street, Cork, Co. Cork, T23 VR72

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Application Details

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Job Description

AREF FOODS LIMITED is seeking to recruit two experienced, skilled and dedicated Butchers to join its food retail and meat preparation operations in Ireland.Number of vacancies: 2Position: Butcher (SOC 5431)Employment type: Permanent, full-timeSalary: From €36,700 gross per annum, depending on experienceWorking hours: 39 hours per weekLocation: 82 Shandon Street, Cork, Cork, T23 VR72, Ireland.

• Select, inspect and prepare fresh meat and poultry for sale.
• Cut, trim, debone and portion different types of meat according to customer requirements and established specifications.
• Prepare various meat cuts, including steaks, chops, joints and minced meat.
• Operate professional butchery equipment, knives and meat-processing machinery safely.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and workplace safety.
• Ensure correct storage, refrigeration, stock rotation and handling of meat products.
• Monitor product quality and minimise wastage during preparation.
• Prepare and display meat products for retail and customer orders.
• Maintain compliance with food safety procedures and relevant HACCP requirements.

• Previous professional experience working as a butcher is essential.
• Demonstrable knowledge of meat cutting, trimming, preparation and portioning techniques.
• Ability to operate standard butchery equipment safely.
• Good understanding of food hygiene, HACCP and safe meat-handling practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Reliability, attention to detail and commitment to maintaining product quality.

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]