Campbells Quality Meats are now seeking to appoint a qualified and experienced Butcher/Small Goods Maker to join our growing team for our operations in Traralgon, Victoria, on a full-time basis.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration of $80,000 to $90,000 + superannuation.
• Great working environment and ability to contribute to the success of the company.
• Diverse array of responsibilities.

Task & responsibilities

You’ll have the opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment, utilising your skills and experience to prepare and present meat products for general consumption.

Working as a Butcher/Small Goods Maker, your role will predominantly involve selecting, cutting, trimming, preparing and arranging meat for sale and supply, operating meat and smallgoods processing machines, and managing the processes in the production of smallgoods.

In particular, your daily responsibilities/tasks will include:

• 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.
• Operating sausage filling machines, smoking chambers, and cooking kettles and vats.
• Scheduling.
• Inspecting and grading poultry for quality purposes.
• Advising customers on suitability and uses of cuts of meat.

Qualification & experience

The ideal candidates for this opportunity will have:

• AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, OR AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) OR 3 years recent and relevant experience as a Butcher may substitute for the formal qualifications.
• Experience in the various responsibilities listed above.
• Demonstrated strong commitment to excellence and quality.
• Well-developed communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively, respectfully and collegially in a team environment.
• A great attitude!