Butchery Apprenticeship Programme

About the role

Butchery Apprentice @ ABP UK 🥩

Ready to kickstart your career in a seriously cool industry? ABP UK is on the hunt for ambitious Apprentices to join our award-winning team! 🏆 If you’re all about quality, sustainability, and hands-on learning, this is your chance to become a master butcher.

What you’ll be doing:

• Get the lowdown on butchery: You'll learn everything about meat, from different animal types to how we process carcasses. Think of it as your culinary superpower training! 🧑‍🍳
• Sharpen your skills: We're talking serious knife work – cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing. You'll be a pro in no time. 🔪
• Be a meat expert: Dive into the history, values, and traditions of the meat industry. You’ll understand what makes our British and Irish beef and lamb the best. 🐄🐑
• Team player vibes: Work with our awesome team to hit targets and keep things running smoothly. 🤝
• Safety first, always: You’ll be a whiz at keeping things clean, safe, and hygienic. Food safety is our jam! ✅
• Support the squad: Help with stock, quality checks, and making sure our customers get the best. 💯

This isn't just a job; it's a Level 2 Apprenticeship programme designed to set you up for a rewarding career in meat processing. 🌱🔬

Apply now and let’s get this adventure started! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques
• Develop knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat
• Understand the meat sector's history, values, culture, and traditions
• Work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets
• Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards