Part-Time - Meat Processing​/Butchering Instructor

Title: Part-Time - Meat Processing/Basic Butchering Instructor

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:

Total Rewards

Gateway Community & Technical College offers an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity.

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.

• 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 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 .

• Communicate effectively with Workforce staff, employer partners, and students
• Offer informal assessments, feedback, and coaching to learners

Employee Rights
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer
- The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.