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.
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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 .
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Preferred Qualifications: - Communicate effectively with Workforce staff, employer partners, and students
- Offer informal assessments, feedback, and coaching to learners
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Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution. |