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!