Butcher

Albado Meat products; Iloilo City; On-site; PHP 167,400 - 223,200; Full time

Job summary

A local meat shop in Iloilo City is seeking a skilled butcher to prepare and sell meat, ensuring high-quality products and excellent customer service. The ideal candidate should have proficiency with butchering tools, knowledge of different meat cuts, and a strong commitment to food safety. This role involves assisting customers with special orders, maintaining cleanliness, and operating butchery equipment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in using various butchering knives and tools.
• Familiar with different cuts of meat and how to prepare them.
• Strong communication skills to interact with customers and offer advice.
• Ability to make precise cuts and follow specific orders.
• Ability to stand for long hours and handle physically demanding tasks.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and proper sanitation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, and sell meat while ensuring high-quality products.
• Receive and inspect meat deliveries.
• Break down larger cuts into smaller, retail-ready portions.
• Trim, debone, and clean meat as needed.
• Prepare specialty cuts based on customer needs.
• Provide expert advice on meat selection and preparation.
• Assist customers with special orders.
• Offer suggestions for recipes and product pairings.
• Follow strict food safety standards.
• Ensure proper storage of meat.
• Use protective equipment to maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Knife Skills

Meat Knowledge

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Butchery knives

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cut, and sell meat, ensuring high-quality products while adhering to safety and cleanliness standards.
• Receive and inspect meat deliveries.
• Break down larger cuts into smaller, retail-ready portions.
• Trim, debone, and clean meat as needed.
• Prepare specialty cuts based on customer needs or orders (e.g., steaks, chops, sausages).
• Provide expert advice to customers on meat selection, cooking methods, and preparation.
• Assist customers with special orders, including custom cuts or unique meat preparations.
• Offer suggestions for recipes, portion sizes, and product pairings.
• Follow strict food safety standards, including sanitation of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Ensure proper storage of meat to maintain freshness and prevent contamination.
• Use protective equipment such as gloves and aprons to maintain cleanliness.
• Operate various butchery tools and machinery, including knives, saws, grinders, and slicers.
• Regularly sharpen knives and maintain equipment in good working condition.

Qualifications

• Knife Skills: Proficient in using various butchering knives and tools.
• Meat Knowledge: Familiar with different cuts of meat and how to prepare them.
• Customer Service: Strong communication skills to interact with customers and offer advice.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to make precise cuts and follow specific orders.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand for long hours and handle physically demanding tasks, including lifting heavy meat cuts.
• Safety Awareness: Knowledge of food safety practices and proper sanitation techniques.
• Education and Experience:
• A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Previous experience as a butcher or in a meat-related role is preferred.
• On-the-job training may be provided, especially for entry-level positions.