Butcher

€836 net / month (€1,100 gross)Zagreb, CroatiaFull-timeFood Production1 June 2026

A meat-processing employer in Zagreb is hiring experienced butchers to cut, prepare, and package meat products to high hygiene and food-safety standards. This is a stable, full-time role on a one-year contract that renews annually based on performance, with 30 positions open.

Standard hours are 40 per week across six days, worked in shifts. JVCS manages the full pathway — work-permit processing, documentation, relocation, and on-arrival support — so you can focus on the job rather than the paperwork. A six-month probation period applies.

What you'll do

  • Cut, trim, debone, and prepare meat products to company standards.
  • Operate knives, saws, grinders, and other meat-processing equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Store, handle, and rotate meat products in line with hygiene and food-safety regulations.
  • Inspect meat quality and report any issues or inconsistencies.
  • Label, package, and store finished products correctly.
  • Keep work areas, tools, and equipment clean and sanitised at all times.

What we're looking for

  • At least 1 year of butchery experience, with NC2 certification.
  • Male applicants aged 20–35, of Philippine nationality.
  • High school diploma.
  • Good English and a willingness to learn Croatian.
  • Passport valid for at least 3 years and a recent medical certificate confirming good health.
  • NBI certificate with apostille, or legalised police clearance.

What's on offer

  • Free accommodation with basic utilities covered by the employer.
  • Meals provided by the employer.
  • Transport covered, including a monthly public-transport ticket.
  • Basic health insurance, with optional additional cover from €10/month.
  • 20 days of paid annual leave.
  • Full work-permit, visa, and relocation coordination by JVCS.

Where you'll be based

This role is based in Zagreb, Croatia. Once you're matched, we'll share the specifics of the workplace and help you get settled nearby — so arriving feels familiar, not daunting.

How JVCS supports your move

Relocating abroad is a big step. We coordinate every stage so you can focus on the role, not the paperwork.

  1. 01

    Qualification recognition

    We review your qualifications and references and coordinate the recognition steps your destination requires — so your experience counts from day one.

  2. 02

    Language preparation

    Where a role needs it, we arrange structured language preparation before you travel, so you arrive ready to settle in and work with confidence.

  3. 03

    Work permit & documents

    We handle the work-permit application, medical checks, and paperwork end to end, keeping every document accurate and on schedule.

  4. 04

    Travel & relocation

    Flights, arrival logistics, and your first accommodation are organised and confirmed, so the move itself is one less thing to worry about.

  5. 05

    Arrival & ongoing support

    Once you land, we help you settle in, understand your contract, and find your feet — with a local team you can reach throughout your placement.

You won't be doing this alone

Thousands of people have made the move with JVCS. Our teams stay with you from first application to life after arrival.

6k+
Workers placed in Europe
4
Offices supporting your move
4+
Years coordinating relocations
100%
Process handled end to end

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Butcher€836 net / month (€1,100 gross)
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