Established for 25 years, Neat Meat provides premium meat cuts to NZ’s top restaurants, hotels and retail outlets, and directly to the public through our Queenstown retail store.  

We are seeking an experienced Knifehand or Butcher to join our team in Queenstown, to assist our butchers with processing mince, pressing burger patties and meat packing duties.  The role includes operating butcher’s machinery and will ideally suit someone with knifework experience.

We are a small, close-knit team and everyone pitches in to help out. The ideal applicant will be keen to learn with a flexible attitude to roll up your sleeves wherever needed!

Responsibilities: 

• Cut and process orders to exact customer specification

• Ensure portion, quality control, presentation and hygiene standards are met

• Operate and maintain butcher's machinery (bandsaw / mincer / vacuum packer)

• Assist with the entire production process including stock control and rotation
  

Requirements:

• Experience in meat processing and ideally knifework

• Physically fit and able to lift up to 27kg cartons

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Hours:

The days of work are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, with Wednesday and Sunday off. The team starts at 6.00am and normally finishes at 2.30pm, but with variable finish times depending on production demands. The successful applicant will need to be available to work additional hours when required. 

Benefits:

Neat Meat has an awesome company culture with family values and a loyal team. We provide a competitive pay rate, staff discounts, wellness benefits and development opportunities within a supportive environment.  

Please apply with your CV and any relevant information to Vicki Russell, People & Culture using the Apply Now button.

Candidates must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and be in New Zealand at the time of application.