Join Our Team at Cotton Tree Meats – Butchers Wanted (Retail & Wholesale)
Location: Cotton Tree, Sunshine Coast, QLD
Positions Available: Retail Butcher & Wholesale Butcher
Employment Type: Full-Time - Minimum $80,000 + super per year.
About Us
Cotton Tree Meats is a proudly family-owned and operated business with over 45 years of experience serving the Sunshine Coast. Operating across two locations — our retail store and wholesale facility — we’ve built a reputation for premium quality and exceptional service. We're now expanding and looking for skilled and qualified butchers to join our dedicated team. Attractive salaries are on offer for the right candidates.
The Roles
Retail Butcher
- Cutting and preparing meats for display and pre-pack
- Delivering top-quality customer service
- Breaking down pork and lamb carcasses
- General butchering duties: mincing, sausage making, value-adding, etc.
- Daily cleaning and hygiene maintenance
- Roster: 4 x 12-hour shifts per week, including one weekend day (extra day 8 hour available)
Wholesale Butcher
- Portion control and order-based cutting
- Carcass breakdown and trimming (pork focus)
- Slicing and dicing primals
- General butchering duties: mincing, sausages, crumbing, etc.
- Daily cleaning and hygiene maintenance
- Roster: 4 x 9-10-hour shifts during the week (4am start) plus 7–8-hour Saturday shift (3am start)
Skills & Experience
- Formal Butcher Qualification (minimum requirement)
- Solid understanding of general butchering practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Adaptability to align with Cotton Tree Meats’ butchering style
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a long-standing, reputable family business
- Work with a supportive and experienced team
- Enjoy a structured roster and competitive salary
- Opportunities for skill development and career progression
Apply now to become a part of the Cotton Tree Meats legacy. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job summary Cotton Tree Meats is seeking qualified Butchers to join our family-owned business. Positions available in both retail and wholesale operations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $85,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Salary packaging
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buderim, QLD 4556: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Authorisation:
- Australia (Preferred)
Work Location: In person