Overview
The Buffalo Farm is looking for a hardworking and enthusiastic Butcher's Assistant to join our passionate team at Boglily Farm Steading in Kirkcaldy. This is a hands-on role where you'll be helping prepare and pack orders for our valued customers, while also supporting our skilled butchers with a variety of tasks in a busy and rewarding environment.
What We're Looking For:
We're after someone who:
* Takes pride in their work and maintains a clean, hygienic workspace
* Has a keen eye for detail and a flair for creativity
* Brings consistency, reliability, and fresh ideas — especially around product development
* Shows a genuine passion for working with produce and food handling
* Has a great attitude, positive energy, and a strong willingness to learn
* Demonstrates an excellent work ethic and team spirit
This role is ideal for someone looking to grow in the food industry. If you show natural skill and interest, there is potential to enrol in a Butcher Apprenticeship with The Butchery Federation — a fantastic opportunity to develop a long-term career. This role is predominantly based in our factory here at Boglily with occasional customer facing aspects.
Experienced Butchers Welcome:
If you're already a trained butcher, we'd love to hear from you too. Salary and role responsibilities will be adjusted based on your experience and time served.
Perks of the Job:
* Staff discount in our Bothy and Farm Shop
* Free on-site staff parking
* Opportunity for career development and training
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 42 per week
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person