Butcher (Red Meat/ Poultry - Dayshift)

Join our team and work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where you can make a real difference.
We take pride in delivering our customers the freshest, top-quality food products.
Service Foods Hamilton is looking for Butchers with proven knife hand skills for Fresh Red Meat and/or Poultry processing.
Qualifications within Butchery will be highly considered.
Immediate start
Permanent, Full time
Days of work: Monday to Friday with ability to work up to 8 hours occasionally on a Saturday as called upon
Shift timings: Between 5 am and 4 pm, depending on shift

The job:

Cut meat to separate meat, fat and tissue from around the bones.
Cut specialised cuts and deboning.
Wrapping and packing of meat cuts and products.
Move carcasses to boning table for preparation and work on machinery for processing.
Pack processed stock into cartons for storage.
Ensure that the stock is labelled correctly and packed as per Operational SOPs.
Check to ensure all meat is stored properly and stock is rotated.
Maintain high standards of Food safety and Health and Safety at all times.
The person:
Our ideal candidate will be self-motivated and passionate about what they do.
You would be physically strong and fit, can hit the ground running and love working in a fast-paced environment.
The successful applicant will have the following attributes:

A Trade qualification or relevant butchery experience beneficial
Skill and experience in cutting meat and preparing standard meat cuts
Proven skills in Beef Boning or Slicing
Around 1-2 years of hands-on experience in the industry
Evidence of a referenced, stable work history
Be physically fit and able to lift/move heavy items
A proven commitment to Safety & Wellbeing and Food Safety in the workplace.
Organised, ability to multitask and meet deadlines
Share our values of Resilience, Inclusivity and humility

About us:
Service Foods is New Zealand's largest privately family-owned and operated food service distribution businesses.
The company has grown from humble beginnings in Christchurch to now operating over 200 refrigerated trucks, 15 distribution centres covering over 20 acres spread throughout the country, servicing 10,000+ clients supported by around 750 team members.
Why Join Us?
At Service Foods, we are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork and continuous improvement.
We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.
If you are passionate about butchery and the meat industry, we invite you to apply
Eligibility: Applicants must have NZ citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via phone, text, or email.
Pre-employment Checks: To ensure a safe and compliant work environment, successful candidates will be required to complete satisfactory pre-employment checks.
These will include satisfactory employment references, government agency verifications (Ministry of Justice and ACC) as well as alcohol and drug testing conducted by an accredited provider for workplace substance testing in New Zealand.
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