Butcher

Foodstuffs North Island; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs North Island in Whangarei is seeking a dedicated butcher to join our busy butchery department. You will prepare a variety of meats for display, debone, trim, cut, and assist customers.

We value reliability, flexibility for early starts (5am), and the ability to work as part of a team. Bandsaw experience is essential; training will be provided for other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• A qualified butcher or experienced butcher with a deep understanding of meat cuts and preparation techniques.
• Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and a positive team attitude
• Flexibility to work varied hours during busy seasons
• Willingness to adjust start and finish times to suit operational needs

Responsibilities

• Preparing a variety of meats for display and sale – deboning, trimming, cutting, mincing, and grinding while reducing waste, also packing and labeling the product.
• Producing small goods with selected and prepared cuts of meat
• Operating machinery for mincing, mixing, and tenderising
• Keeping display cases and freezers stocked, clean, and merchandised to standard
• Assisting customers, offering advice on meat cuts and their uses

Skills

Butcher

Tools

Bandsaw

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Butcher

Join Our Team – Butchery Role Available

We’re looking for a dedicated and skilled team member (Butcher) to join our butchery department. If you’re passionate about quality, take pride in your work, and enjoy working in a supportive and fast-paced environment, we’d love to hear from you! Days of work and weekly roster will be discussed, morning 5am starts.

What We’re Looking For

• A qualified butcher or experienced butcher with a deep understanding of meat cuts and preparation techniques.
• Reliable and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently
• Excellent communication skills and a positive team attitude
• Flexibility to work varied hours, especially during our busy Easter and Christmas seasons
• Willingness to adjust start and finish times to suit operational needs
• Must have Bandsaw experience

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing a variety of meats for display and sale – deboning, trimming, cutting, mincing, and grinding while reducing waste, also packing and labeling the product.
• Producing small goods with selected and prepared cuts of meat
• Operating machinery for mincing, mixing, and tenderising
• Keeping display cases and freezers stocked, clean, and merchandised to standard
• Assisting customers, offering advice on meat cuts and their uses