Apprentice Butcher Wanted – Whole Animal Focus (Port Kembla, NSW)

We’re offering a rare opportunity for an Apprentice Butcher to join our team in Port Kembla, working under the guidance of whole animal butchery expert - Lachlan Kerr.

If you’re serious about learning traditional butchery from carcass to counter, this role will give you hands-on experience with ethically sourced, premium meats and a clear pathway to mastery in the trade.

What You’ll Get:

  • Intensive training in full carcass breakdowns – beef, lamb, pork and chicken
  • A shop culture that values craftsmanship, provenance, and respect for the animal
  • Career progression into advanced butchery and specialty production

Who We’re Looking For:

  • An apprentice butcher (NSW or ACT)
  • Someone with a valid driver’s licence.
  • Passion for whole animal butchery – not just retail cuts
  • Punctual, motivated, and keen to learn in a high-standard, professional environment

This is more than just a job – it’s an invitation to become part of a team that’s leading the future of ethical, traditional meat in the Illawarra region.

 

To Apply:
Send your resume and a short cover letter to greg@cleaverandcomeats.com.au, explaining why you’re interested in whole animal butchery and what you aim to achieve.