Butcher

Role overview

This full-time, on-site Butcher position is based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on preparing meat, poultry, and seafood to the store’s quality and presentation standards while supporting a smooth and safe retail operation.

What you will do

• Cut, trim, debone, and portion different types of meat, poultry, and seafood as per store standards and customer requirements.
• Use and look after meat-processing tools and equipment, keeping them in safe working condition.
• Set up and maintain attractive display counters, including correct labeling and pricing of products.
• Store stock properly, follow rotation practices, and help reduce waste through careful handling.
• Check product quality regularly and ensure food safety and hygiene rules are followed at all times.
• Support customers by answering product questions, taking special requests, and sharing appropriate product suggestions.
• Help maintain a tidy, organized, and safe work area for the store team.

Experience and technical background

• Practical butchery ability, including trimming, slicing, deboning, and portioning different cuts.
• Experience handling meat safely, preparing it for sale, and storing it correctly.
• Knowledge of seafood preparation, including cleaning, filleting, and display presentation.
• Familiarity with band saw machines, meat grinders, and meat slicers.
• Exposure to meat processing tasks such as grinding, marinating, packaging, and stock rotation.
• Ability to work with knives and cutting equipment while following hygiene and safety practices.
• Previous work in a butcher shop, meat counter, supermarket, or specialty food retail setting is preferred.

Customer and work requirements

• Good customer service skills and a professional approach when handling orders and enquiries.
• Comfort with weighing, pricing, labeling, and basic stock-record tasks.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods, lift meat products, and work in chilled environments.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays, depending on store needs.

Additional information

This role requires close attention to product freshness, cleanliness, and safe handling practices throughout the workday.

Applicants should be prepared to contribute to a fast-paced supermarket environment and support general store operations when needed.