Part-time Instructor: Meat Processing/Basic Butchering Instruction

Part-time Instructor: Meat Processing/Basic Butchering Instruction

• 496824
• Florence
• Adjunct Faculty
• Part-time
• Gateway Community & Technical College

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Title: Part-time Instructor: Meat Processing/Basic Butchering Instruction

Salary Range: $50 / Hour

Contract Term Length: Not Applicable

Standard Hours: Varies

Work Location: Hybrid

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Gateway Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Gateway Boone

Department:

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Job Summary

Seeking an experienced professional to deliver hands-on workforce training for incumbent workers and adult learners in the meat cutting/preparation industry. This non-credit instruction is provided on-site at local manufacturing and industrial employer locations, or in campus-based labs as needed. This position is ideal for industry professionals with a meat handling & preparation background who enjoy mentoring and teaching adults.

Job Duties:

• Teach foundational and intermediate topics in meat preparation, including:

• Basic Butchering Skills: experience in breaking down various types of livestock (including beef, pork, sheep, goat, and poultry) and identifying key cuts of meat (understand the anatomy of each animal).

• Understanding of HAACP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).

• Knife Skills: Proper knife handling and maintenance, as well as techniques required for precise cutting and portioning.

• Sanitation Procedures: meat processing and cleaning protocols; tools and equipment management to prevent cross-contamination and ensure a hygienic work environment.

• Cutting Room Procedures: efficient handling, cutting, and packaging of meat products - portion control, trimming, and preparing meat cuts for sale or further processing.

• Reinforce safe work practices in all aspects of instruction.

• Prepare and maintain instructional materials and equipment.

• Communicate with Workforce Solutions team, employer partners, and learners about training logistics and expectations.

• Support learners with informal assessments, real-time feedback, and coaching.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 3 years of recent hands-on experience in meat preparation, butchering, or a related role.

• Strong working knowledge of HAACP standards.

• Ability to travel to employer sites within the NKY region.

• Experience working with or training adult learners.

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.

• Prior teaching, coaching, or technical training experience.

• High attention to detail and safety.

• Self-directed, dependable, and professional .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Communicate effectively with Workforce staff, employer partners, and students

• Offer informal assessments, feedback, and coaching to learners

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