Jobs and vacancies as butcher (m/f/x)
Are you looking for a responsible job in the meat sector where you can combine craftsmanship, quality awareness and customer orientation? Then a job as a butcher at REWE Group Austria makes sense for you.
At REWE Group, you will work for one of Austria's largest retail groups. With well-known brands such as PENNY, the company is one of the country's most important employers. As a butcher, depending on the job, you ensure that meat is professionally processed, optimally prepared and provided in the best quality. In this way, you contribute to the freshness and quality of the products every day.
Look forward to a varied job as a butcher with a reliable employer, a structured induction and a strong team. Start your job as a butcher now - either at PENNY in the store and sales environment or at REWE Fleischwaren in production. PENNY is a trading company of the REWE Group and is one of Austria's leading discounters with around 2,900 employees and numerous stores. REWE Fleischwaren is a production company of REWE Group and is one of Austria's leading food producers with around 600 employees at four locations. You can find numerous job vacancies as a butcher in both companies on our job board.
The profession of butcher (m/f/x)
In your job as a butcher, you play a central role in handling high-quality food. You are responsible for the professional processing of meat and the preparation of meat and sausage products and work closely with your team.
Important to know: The exact tasks and focus vary depending on the company and job advertisement. At PENNY, the focus is on working in the store - including the presentation of goods and customer contact. At REWE Fleischwaren, you will work in the food production environment, where the focus is on processing and producing meat products.
What all butcher jobs have in common: You work carefully, hygienically and responsibly and make a significant contribution to the quality of the products.
Typical working day of a butcher (m/f/x)
The daily work routine in a job as a butcher is varied and combines manual work with responsibility for quality and freshness. No two days are the same - you work with food, take on responsibility and are part of a well-coordinated team.
This is what you can expect in your new job as a butcher, for example:
- Cutting of beef and pork sides
- Professional processing and preparation of meat products
- Production of meat and sausage products
- Independent ordering of goods and stock control
- Carrying out inventories
- Care and maintenance of the meat and sausage range
- Ensuring an appealing presentation of the goods
- Compliance with all quality, hygiene and safety regulations
- Teamwork
Tasks and activities
The specific tasks in a job as a butcher vary depending on the company and area of work. Here is an overview of the main areas:
At PENNY:
- Cutting and preparing meat for sale
- Ordering goods and carrying out inventories
- Advice for customers in the meat and sausage sector
- Maintenance and filling of the meat and sausage department
- Ensuring an appealing presentation of goods on the sales floor
At REWE Fleischwaren:
- Treatment and processing of meat cuts
- Production of meat and sausage products
- Compliance with production and hygiene standards
You can find more detailed information in the respective job advertisements on our job board.
Qualifications and skills
Do you enjoy working with food, are you reliable and have a good sense of quality? Then you already have important prerequisites for applying as a butcher.
In addition to manual skills, accuracy, hygiene and teamwork are particularly important for the job - because as a butcher, clean work and responsibility are essential.
Ideally, you should have these qualities for your new job:
- Passion for meat processing
- Craftsmanship and accuracy
- Hygiene awareness
- Ability to work in a team and reliability
- Commitment and dedication
- German language skills appropriate to the job
Depending on the job additionally:
- Enjoying contact with customers (at PENNY)
- Willingness to work in a production environment and in shifts (at REWE Fleischwaren)
Teaching and qualification
For a job as a butcher, training in the butcher's trade is an advantage, but not essential. Alternatively, career changers such as chefs with the motivation to learn new things also have good opportunities.
Particularly helpful for the job are:
- Training in the meat processing sector or as a chef
- Practical experience in handling meat and sausage products
- Professional experience in gastronomy, retail or a butcher's shop
- Knowledge of hygiene and quality standards
This knowledge will help you to perform your job duties safely and responsibly.
Income and salary
In your job as a butcher at REWE Group, you can expect fair working conditions and an attractive salary.
The collectively agreed minimum wage is at least € 2,819.32 gross per month (full-time) and depends on the position and company. Overpayment is possible depending on experience and qualifications.
Depending on the job, you also benefit from other advantages such as
- Employees:internal discounts
- Structured enrollment
- Health and prevention services
- Further training and development opportunities
- Company canteen or additional benefits (depending on location and company)
This means that a job as a butcher not only offers you a stable income, but also long-term prospects.
Requirements and prerequisites
Ideally, you have the following requirements for a job as a butcher:
- Careful, reliable way of working
- Interest in working with food
- Ability to work in a team and commitment
- Sense of responsibility
Depending on the job additionally:
- Enjoy dealing with customers
- Flexibility in working hours or willingness to work shifts
Career opportunities and prospects
REWE Group offers you long-term development opportunities in the meat sector - both in retail and in production.
With experience, a willingness to learn and further training, you can take on more responsibility, specialize and develop your job.
Possible career paths are, for example:
- Assuming responsibility in the team
- Further development into a management position
- Transfer to related areas within the Group
What we offer you
The company is committed to providing a supportive working environment so that you can start your new job successfully and feel comfortable in the long term.
These include, among others:
- Structured enrollment phase
- Collegial team and respectful interaction
- Safe workplace
- Attractive employee benefits
- Health promotion and further training opportunities
Jobs und Stellenangebote
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FAQ
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No. An apprenticeship as a butcher is an advantage, but not essential. Alternatively, career changers with similar professional experience, for example as a chef, also have good chances. In any case, motivation and an interest in food are crucial for your application.
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At PENNY, you will work in the store environment with a focus on sales, product presentation and customer contact. At REWE Fleischwaren, you will work in the production area, where the focus is on processing and manufacturing meat products.
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You will receive structured training and a step-by-step introduction to the tasks of your new job.
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That depends on the job. In the store area (PENNY) you work regular hours. In the production area (REWE Fleischwaren) you work in shifts.
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The income depends on the specific position and company. The minimum salary for a job as a butcher is € 2,819.32 gross per month (full-time). Depending on experience and qualifications, an overpayment is possible.
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You can easily submit an application online via the job board. There you will find current job offers as a butcher - certainly also in your area.