Merchandiser/butcher

MKS Workforce Management Services Inc.; Laguna; On-site; PHP 201,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Workforce Management Services Inc. is seeking a skilled Butcher to join our team in Laguna. The role involves preparing, cutting, trimming, weighing, packaging, and storing meat while upholding high standards of quality and sanitation.

The ideal candidate has experience as a butcher or meat cutter, knowledge of meat cuts, and strong knife-handling skills. Willingness to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a butcher, meat cutter, or similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of different meat cuts and proper cutting techniques.
• Good knife-handling and meat preparation skills.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.
• Ability to lift and handle meat products safely.
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and hardworking.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays when required.

Responsibilities

• Cut, trim, debone, and portion meat according to company standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare meat products for display, sale, or further processing.
• Operate knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other equipment safely.
• Ensure meat products are weighed, labeled, packaged, and stored.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, tools, and equipment.
• Follow proper food safety, hygiene, and handling procedures.
• Check the quality, freshness, and condition of meat products.
• Minimize product waste through proper cutting and portioning techniques.
• Monitor inventory and report low-stock, damaged, or spoiled products.
• Assist customers with meat selections and provide basic product information when required.

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Butcher to join our team. The Butcher will be responsible for preparing, cutting, trimming, weighing, packaging, and properly storing meat products while maintaining high standards of quality, cleanliness, and food safety.

Key responsibilities

• Cut, trim, debone, and portion different types of meat according to company standards and customer requirements.


• Prepare meat products for display, sale, or further processing.


• Operate knives, meat slicers, grinders, and other butchering equipment safely and properly.


• Ensure meat products are properly weighed, labeled, packaged, and stored.


• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, tools, and equipment.


• Follow proper food safety, hygiene, and handling procedures.


• Check the quality, freshness, and condition of meat products.


• Minimize product waste through proper cutting and portioning techniques.


• Monitor inventory and report low-stock, damaged, or spoiled products.


• Assist customers with meat selections and provide basic product information when required.

About you

• Previous experience as a Butcher, Meat Cutter, or in a similar role is preferred.


• Knowledge of different meat cuts and proper cutting techniques.


• Good knife-handling and meat preparation skills.


• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation practices.


• Ability to lift and handle meat products safely.


• Detail-oriented, dependable, and hardworking.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• Willing to work flexible hours, weekends, and holidays when required.