Butcher - Global Skilled Employment Services

POSITION: BUTCHER/SMALLGOODS MAKER Location: Katanning, WA 6317 Tenure: Full-time, Permanent Comprehensive salary package from $70,000 (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 Qualified applicants may apply online.