Korean Butcher / Smallgoods Maker

Alford Lee & Associates Pty Ltd – Keysborough VIC

Position: Korean Butcher / Smallgoods Maker

Location: Keysborough VIC 3173

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary Offered: $80,000 per annum + Super

JJJ Bros Meat is a leading Korean butcher wholesaler specialising in premium meats for Korean BBQ restaurants and retail customers. We are seeking an experienced Korean Butcher / Smallgoods Maker to join our team and support our growing wholesale and retail operations.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Remove bones, trim fat, and cut, mince and grind meat into specific shapes and sizes suitable for Korean dishes such as bulgogi, galbi and other traditional recipes.
• Prepare traditional Korean cuts, marinate, season and cure special cuts in accordance with Korean culinary practices and house recipes.
• Select and prepare meat to produce Korean smallgoods, such as sausages and other processed products, including making seasonings and pickles by mixing spices, salt and other ingredients.
• Operate meat processing equipment, including machines to grind, mix, mince and tenderise meat, and equipment used in the production of smallgoods (e.g. sausage-filling and smoking equipment).
• Inspect meat for quality, freshness and presentation, ensuring all products meet Australian health and safety standards as well as Korean culinary expectations.
• Advise customers on the suitability and uses of various Korean meat cuts, and provide cooking and preparation tips specific to Korean cuisine.
• Arrange and display meat and smallgoods products for retail sale to maximise quality, appearance and customer appeal.
• Monitor inventory levels, order supplies, receive and inspect deliveries, and store meat correctly to prevent spoilage, with particular focus on ingredients used in Korean cuisine.
• Follow all food safety regulations, infection control guidelines and hygiene practices, and clean and sanitise equipment and work areas in accordance with Australian standards.
• Train and supervise junior staff and apprentices in Korean butchery techniques, safe equipment use and proper food handling procedures.

Qualifications, skills and experience

• AQF Certificate III in Meat Processing (or equivalent) including at least two years of on‐the‐job training, or AQF Certificate IV.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience as a butcher and/or smallgoods maker, preferably with exposure to Korean meat cuts and preparation methods.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of current food safety, infection control guidelines and workplace health and safety standards.
• Ability to work autonomously, demonstrate initiative and resolve problems in a fast‐paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team and provide excellent customer service.
• Positive, friendly attitude, good time management skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Availability to work on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays, as required.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.