About This Role
This role involves preparing, cutting, and presenting high-quality meat products while upholding the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and customer service. The Butcher will use their technical skills and product knowledge to ensure customers receive fresh, well-prepared, and attractively displayed meat at all times.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, trim, debone, and portion meat according to specifications and customer needs
- Operate knives and cutting equipment safely and efficiently
- Ensure all cuts meet quality, consistency, and presentation standards
- Inspect meat upon delivery for freshness, quality, and compliance with standards
- Rotate stock to maintain freshness and reduce waste
- Identify and remove any products that do not meet safety or quality requirements
- Assist customers with selecting cuts, portion sizes, and cooking recommendations
- Provide expert knowledge on meat varieties, preparation methods, and alternatives
- Handle customer requests and special orders professionally and efficiently
- Arrange meat displays to maximise appeal and drive sales
- Label and package products accurately with pricing, dates, and descriptions
- Maintain well-stocked, clean, and visually appealing counters
- Follow all food handling regulations and internal hygiene procedures
- Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and sanitised at all times
- Store and refrigerate products according to temperature and safety guidelines
- Monitor stock levels and report shortages or ordering needs
- Assist with receiving and processing deliveries
- Reduce waste through proper trimming, portioning, and stock rotation
- Safely operate and maintain cutting tools, grinders, saws, and other machinery
- Perform routine cleaning and checks to ensure equipment is functioning correctly
- Report any faults or safety hazards promptly
Requirements
- Meat cutting, trimming, deboning, and portioning across various meat types
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations, HACCP standards, and safe knife-handling practices
- Ability to operate butchery equipment such as slicers, saws, grinders, and vacuum sealers with confidence
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to advise customers on cuts, preparation methods, and cooking techniques
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality, consistency, and presentation
- Ability to handle heavy lifting, long periods on your feet, and manual tasks
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining hygiene and safety standards