Apprentice Butcher

About the role

🚀 Butcher Apprentice – Level 2 🥩

Ready to carve out an amazing career? We're looking for driven individuals to join our busy butchery team! 🔪 Learn the art of butchery, master specialist knife skills, and get hands-on with meat preparation, trimming, and cutting. 🧑‍🍳 You'll be a whiz at food safety and hygiene standards, and we'll get you up to speed on product quality, traceability, and all the cool production processes. Plus, you'll be working towards a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship! 🎉

What you'll be doing:

• Gain awesome practical butchery skills: cutting, trimming, and preparing all sorts of meat products. 🍖
• Work with different types of meat, hitting all the specs and production targets. ✅
• Become a pro at using knives and butchery equipment safely and effectively. 💯
• Champion strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures – no exceptions! 🛡️
• Help prep and pack products for dispatch. 📦
• Keep a keen eye on product quality, making sure everything is top-notch. ✨
• Keep your workspace spotless and organised. 🧼
• Be a vital part of our fast-paced production team. ⚡
• Level up your knowledge in traceability, stock control, and minimising waste. 💡
• Receive ongoing training and support to become a confident and skilled butcher. 💪

What you'll need:

• To be ready for a fast-paced food production environment. 💨
• Comfort with standing for long periods and working in chilled conditions. 🥶
• No problem with handling raw meat! 🦐
• A willingness to tackle physically demanding work and repetitive tasks. 🔥
• Flexibility for early starts and set shifts. ⏰
• A commitment to following strict hygiene, food safety, and health & safety standards, and wearing provided PPE. 😷
• Reliable transport to and from work. 🚗💨

This is your chance to learn a trade, get qualified, and become a key player in our delicious world! 🌍

Key responsibilities

• Learn and develop practical butchery skills, including cutting, trimming, and preparing meat products.
• Follow strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Use knives and butchery equipment safely and effectively.
• Support the preparation and packing of products ready for dispatch.
• Check product quality and maintain a clean and organised working environment.

Skills