Alpha Fresh is a local rapidly growing wholesale food provider servicing the hospitality industry daily with market fresh fruit & veg, meat, poultry and seafood. Based in Hume ACT, we are Canberra's leading fresh food wholesaler.
We are looking for a motivated individual to join the small dynamic team in the butchery department of the business to produce and cut a range of meat and meat products ready for wholesale to some of Canberra's largest caterers, restaurants, cafes, clubs and hotels.
As well as supporting the wholesale operations of the business, the successful applicant will be required to prepare a range of retail butcher products for a growing home delivery market.
Reporting directly to the Lead Butcher, the duties and responsibilities of the Butcher include:
* Prepare and cut meat products according to customer specifications including slicing, dicing and mincing meat
* Prepare our range of sausages to recipe specifications
* Portion cut and pack prime cuts of meat
* Lamb and Pork carcass production and breakdown
* Maintain clean and sanitary working conditions in the butcher shop
Requirements:
* Must have previous experience as a butcher in a retail or wholesale setting
* Knowledge of various meat cuts and their uses
* Ability to use and maintain cutting tools and equipment
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work quickly and efficiently
* Excellent communication and customer service skills
* Ability to work in high pressure environments
* Must be an Australian citizen
* Must hold a trade qualification in butchery
Full time and part time positions available. Early morning start 5am to 1:00pm weekdays and half day Saturdays.
Excellent pay and excellent conditions.