About Paw Revolution
Paw Revolution is a boutique pet-food manufacturer based in Abu Dhabi, specializing in fresh, raw, gently cooked, freeze-dried, and dehydrated meals and treats for dogs and cats. We pride ourselves on premium ingredients, scientific formulation, and high food-safety standards.
We are expanding our production team and looking for a skilled Butcher with experience in meat preparation and handling, spanning a wide range of meats including beef, camel, poultry and rabbit, to join our growing operation.
Role Overview
The Butcher will be responsible for cutting, trimming, deboning, grinding, and preparing meats for daily pet-food production batches. This role requires precision, consistency, and adherence to hygiene and food-safety standards.
You will work closely with our operations, quality control, and senior management to ensure every batch meets Paw Revolution’s quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare raw meats (poultry, rabbit, lamb, beef, etc.) for production in line with daily batch plans.
- Perform skilled deboning of poultry and small game (especially rabbit).
- Operate and maintain grinders, mixers, and cutting equipment.
- Measure, portion, and mix meats, organs, and bones as per recipe specifications.
- Maintain accurate records of raw material weights, yields, and batch data.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety and hygiene protocols (HACCP, FEDIAF, ADF standards).
- Maintain clean work areas, sanitize tools and equipment after each use.
- Report any product quality or yield issues to the Production Supervisor or QC.
- Assist in receiving and organizing raw material deliveries when needed.
Skills
Requirements
- Minimum 2–4 years of butchery or meat-processing experience.
- Proven experience deboning poultry and/or rabbit (required).
- Familiarity with grinding, mixing, and portioning meat for batch processing.
- Strong knife skills and equipment handling knowledge.
- Understanding of food hygiene, cross-contamination prevention, and cold-chain handling.
- Ability to work efficiently in a cold-room environment.
- Physically fit and able to lift up to 25 kg.
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented.
- Basic English communication skills required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in pet-food manufacturing or meat processing plants.
- Food-safety certification (HACCP Level 2 or above).
- Knowledge of meat yield optimization and carcass utilization.
