Butcher (Beef & Veal)
--Apeldoorn, Epe, Olst and Andelst--
Do you have experience working with beef or veal in a slaughterhouse or meat processing environment?
Are you skilled in trimming, cutting, and preparing meat with precision and care?
Then this job could be the right next step for you.
Join our client, a professional Dutch meat production company operating modern beef and veal (calf) slaughterhouses across the Netherlands. The company focuses on quality, hygiene, and efficiency and offers stable work opportunities for experienced professionals in meat processing.
As a Kanter, you will be responsible for trimming and preparing beef and veal for further processing, working in a cold production environment where accuracy and experience are essential.
Responsibilities
- Trimming and edging beef and veal
- Removing excess fat, tendons, and unwanted parts
- Cutting and preparing meat for further processing or packaging
- Working with knives and tools safely and efficiently
- Maintaining hygiene and cleanliness in line with HACCP standards
Must Have
- Previous experience in a slaughterhouse or meat processing environment
- Experience working with beef or veal
- Good knife skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a cold and physically demanding environment
Nice to have
- Experience with pork processing
Locations
Work locations include slaughterhouses in:
Apeldoorn
Epe
Olst
Andelst
Working Hours
Day shift: 06:00 – 15:00
Additional allowances apply for early morning, evening, night work, and overtime.
Salary & Allowances
Starting salary from €14 – €16 net/hour, depending on experience.
Shift allowances:
17% for work between 04:00–06:00 and 19:00–22:00
35% for work between 22:00–04:00
Overtime:
125% after 9 hours per day or 42 hours per week
137.5% on Saturdays
Housing, Transport & Insurance
Accommodation arranged by the employer:
- €96.65/week per person (shared room)
- €135/week for living alone in a double room (subject to availability)
- Maximum 2 people per room.
- Accommodation types include houses, apartments, or hotels (always compliant with legal standards)
- Accommodation does not include bedding, pillows, or dishes.
Transport to work is provided by the company and is free of charge. Travel to the Netherlands is not reimbursed.
Mandatory Dutch health insurance: €38.50/week
This position is ideal for experienced kanters who want stable work in the Netherlands within a professional beef and veal production environment, where precision, speed, and quality are valued.
