Butcher/smallgoods Maker

**POSITION: BUTCHER/SMALLGOODS MAKER**
- **Location: Sunshine West, VIC 3020**
**Tenure: Full-time, Permanent**_
- **Comprehensive salary package from $54,000 (plus superannuation)**_

**Required Skills and Experience**:

- AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (Butchery) or higher
- At least 3 years recent and relevant work experience

**About the role**:
On behalf of our client, Global Skilled Employment Services is looking for a skilled and experienced Butcher/Smallgoods Maker who has strong communication, self-motivated and is able to work both independently and as a member of a team.

You will be responsible for the daily operations of the butchery & smallgoods production, overseeing all facets of the operation from inventory ordering, stock management, training staff and managing costs. In this hands-on role, you may lead a diverse team of qualified butchers and process workers maintaining a tight control on all aspects of product quality and operation.

**Major duties and responsibilities**:

- Preparation and production of quality fresh meat products to company specified guidelines and time frames
- Preparing meat for sale by removing bones, trimming fat and cutting, mincing and grinding meat to shape and size for display or as ordered
- Preparing crumbed cuts of meat, and marinating, seasoning and curing special cuts
- Selecting and preparing meat to produce smallgoods
- Operating machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat
- Making seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients
- Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats
- Maintaining a high standard of housekeeping within the Meat Department
- Abide by company policies and procedures in relation to Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) and Food Safety to ensure a safe working environment for customers, staff and contractors

**Other essential skills**:

- Knowledge of using processing equipment to manufacture butchery products (grinders, bowl cutters, slicers, fillers, smoking ovens)
- Knowledge of cutting and portioning meats (schnitzels, steaks, knuckles)
- Knowledge of pumping brine (for bellies, knuckles, hams & cured products etc)
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- To maintain a high level of hygiene
- Good hand-eye coordination

**Salary**: From $54,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Sunshine, VIC: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Recent and relevant: 3 years (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)