About This Role
This permanent full-time position is for an experienced, fully qualified butcher in a busy, family-owned and operated business. The role requires sound judgement, strong practical butchering skills, and consistently high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and customer service.
Responsibilities
- Perform general butchering duties, including boning, trimming, slicing, and portioning
- Prepare value-added products to the shop's recipes and quality standards
- Plan and complete daily preparation to maintain stock levels and a well-presented counter
- Serve customers professionally, offering helpful product advice and cooking suggestions
- Package, label, and store products correctly
- Monitor product quality, rotate stock, and minimise avoidable waste
- Maintain food safety, hygiene, and safe equipment practices throughout the day
- Complete opening, closing, and cleaning duties as rostered
- Work cooperatively with other staff and help keep daily tasks on track
- Identify and communicate stock shortages, equipment faults, and other issues promptly
Requirements
- A recognised butcher qualification
- Demonstrated experience in retail butchery
- Ability to carry out core butchering tasks confidently without close supervision
- Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and safe use of butchery equipment
- Reliable availability for the Sunday-to-Wednesday roster
- Good communication and customer service skills
- A responsible attitude, sound judgement, and pride in your work
- Ability to manage the physical demands of the role safely
Benefits
- Stable full-time employment with 38 paid hours per week
- A consistent four-day roster, with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday off
- Above-award remuneration reflecting your contribution
- A permanent position in an established local business
- A supportive, practical team environment
- A role with independence and responsibility for an experienced butcher
About the Company
Baldy's Butchery is a busy, family-owned and operated business committed to quality products and friendly customer service.