Business Overview Our industry partner, The Trustee for Jackpro Trust | Jackson's Provedores, is a trusted supplier of premium meats, known for delivering consistent quality, freshness, and expert butchery services to both retail and wholesale clients.
Their commitment to excellence is reflected in every cut, ensuring customers receive products that meet the highest standards of flavour, texture, and presentation.
As part of their ongoing operational needs, they are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Butcher to join their team on a full-time, fixed-term contract for three (3) months (non-ongoing) .
This role is vital in supporting daily production, maintaining product quality, and ensuring the delivery of expertly prepared meat cuts that uphold the company's strong industry reputation.
Skills and Experience Required Strong knowledge of meat anatomy, cutting techniques, portioning, trimming, boning, slicing, and specialty preparation.
Ability to produce consistent, high-quality cuts across beef, lamb, pork, and other protein varieties in accordance with customer specifications.
Skill in operating butchery equipment including bandsaws, slicers, mincers, grinders, and knives, while adhering to OH S standards.
Maintain accurate stock levels, rotate products, and ensure all meat handled meets quality, safety, and freshness requirements.
Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene requirements, workplace health and safety regulations, and correct storage/handling procedures.
Collaborate effectively with the butchery team and production manager to meet daily targets, fulfil orders, and support operational workflow.
Ability to assist in producing value-added meat products (e.g., sausages, marinated cuts, smallgoods) where required.
Proven experience as a Butcher in a commercial meat-processing, wholesale, or retail environment.
Duties and Responsibilities: Operate butchery equipment safely and maintain high standards of hygiene, food safety, and workplace health and safety.
Inspect and select meat to ensure quality, freshness, and compliance with company standards.
Package, label, and store meat products properly, ensuring correct stock rotation and minimal wastage.
Monitor inventory levels and assist in receiving, checking, and organising incoming stock.
Collaborate with the production team to meet daily order requirements and maintain consistent product quality.
Prepare, cut, trim, bone, and portion meat products according to production requirements and customer specifications.