Meat Deboner

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Gilligans Farm Fresh Meats Limited is seeking a skilled Meat Deboner to join their team at Gilligan Farm, Derrane Road, Four Mile House, Co. Roscommon, F42EV61. Key Responsibilities •Boning & Trimming: Deconstruct beef carcasses into primal cuts, removing bones, cartilage, and excess fat with high precision to maximize yield and minimize waste. •Bespoke Order Preparation: Portion, slice, and prepare meat cuts according to specific customer order sheets, weight requirements, and specialized trimming instructions. •Packing & Vacuum Sealing: Package finished products efficiently using commercial vacuum packers and wrapping machinery to maintain strict shelf-life and freshness standards. •Labelling & Traceability: Generate and apply product labels detailing cuts, weights, pack dates, use-by dates, and origin tracking codes in compliance with food safety regulations. Requirements & Qualifications •Experience: Proven experience working as a meat deboner, boner, or production butcher in a meat processing plant or craft butchery. •Knife Skills: Advanced, safe knife skills with a deep understanding of meat anatomy and standard commercial cuts. •Abattoir Experience (Advantage): Prior experience working in an abattoir/slaughterhouse environment is a distinct advantage but not strictly mandatory. •English fluency is also essential for this role. A minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role is essential. Remuneration is €36,605 per annum based on 39 hours per week. If you feel you have the relevant experience please apply in confidence with your CV to: [email protected]