Butcher - Oko Gold Project

About the role

G Mining Ventures (GMIN) acquired the Oko West project, a new gold discovery in northwest Guyana about 95 km west of Georgetown, in July 2024. The Butcher prepares, portions and presents meat products for large-scale meal services in a high-volume, fast-paced remote kitchen environment, ensuring food safety, hygiene and quality standards are met.

Key responsibilities

• Cut, trim, bone, tie and grind meats such as beef, pork and poultry
• Prepare meat cuts for display or sale, including portioning and weighing
• Ensure proper storage, handling and rotation of all meat
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and sanitation
• Monitor inventory levels and assist in ordering meat supplies
• Sharpen and maintain knives, cleavers and other cutting equipment
• Provide customer service in a retail setting, including special orders and preparation advice
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene, and dispose of waste safely

Required profile

• Certificate III in Meat Processing / Butchery (or equivalent trade qualification)
• Proven experience as a Butcher in a commercial or industrial kitchen
• Strong knowledge of meat hygiene, storage and safe handling
• Ability to work in a high-volume production kitchen (catering for 100+ persons per meal)
• Ability to work independently and within a team under minimal supervision
• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items

What we offer

• 1-year contract for the construction period, with the possibility of a permanent position once the mine is in operation
• Work schedule of 14 days on, 7 days off, with transport, accommodation and meals provided on site
• Competitive salary, benefits, bonus and group insurance