Butcher - Full Time Position in Established Butchery Team

MACRO Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable food retailer in Auckland seeks a skilled Butcher to deliver premium meat products. Responsibilities include breaking down carcasses, hygienically packaging meat, and engaging with customers. A focus on hygiene and bandsaw experience is essential. This full-time role offers a salary of $70K-$75K plus benefits like gym access and staff discounts.

Benefits

20% staff discount excluding alcohol

Chef-prepared meals provided daily

Complimentary gym membership

Paid employee parking

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support

Annual outstanding Christmas party

Qualifications

• Proven bandsaw experience and butchery skills including carcass breakdown and portioning.
• Ability to efficiently break down whole lamb and pig carcasses.
• Strong focus on hygiene and safety standards in meat handling.

Responsibilities

• Breaking down carcasses and large cuts into retail-ready portions for sale.
• Displaying and hygienically packaging meat products attractively.
• Assisting with inventory rotation, cleaning, and maintaining section hygiene.
• Working closely with other departments such as seafood, deli, and patisserie.
• Engaging with customers as required to provide excellent service.

Skills

Bandsaw operation experience

Butchery skills

Hygiene and safety standards

Job description

For Butcher and Meat Cutter roles to deliver premium, retail-ready meat products for a leading food retailer. A permanent full-time position Monday to Friday with rotating weekend shifts within a supportive, family-focused company.

• Requires: Proven bandsaw experience and butchery skills including carcass breakdown and portioning.
• Salary guide: $70,000 - $75,000 per annum.
• Location: North Western suburbs of Victoria.

Your normal day will involve:

• Breaking down carcasses and large cuts into retail-ready portions for sale.
• Displaying and hygienically packaging meat products attractively.
• Assisting with inventory rotation, cleaning, and maintaining section hygiene.
• Working closely with other departments such as seafood, deli, and patisserie.
• Engaging with customers as required to provide excellent service.

The role of Butcher offers a hands-on, skilled environment with the opportunity for growth in a reputable business. Your expertise in using bandsaws and breaking down whole lamb and pig carcasses is essential. This position offers a balance of independent and team collaboration, working alongside 5-6 butchers on site. Overtime is available in peak periods, and the working hours include early starts and some weekend rotation.

Your next employer is a dynamic, established retail food provider committed to employee wellbeing, offering meals prepared by onsite chefs, generous discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package including gym access and paid parking.

You will need:

• Current bandsaw operation experience and butchery trade skills.
• Ability to efficiently break down whole lamb and pig carcasses.
• Strong focus on hygiene and safety standards in meat handling.
• Permanent Resident visa or equivalent work rights.

Job benefits include:

• Competitive salary $70K-$75K plus superannuation.
• 20% staff discount excluding alcohol.
• Chef-prepared meals provided daily (breakfast and lunch).
• Complimentary gym membership next door.
• Paid employee parking and uniform provided.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support.
• Annual outstanding Christmas party.