Job Description
The Butchery Room Leader role is a critical on-shift leadership position within a high-volume fresh meat department. Youll be responsible for keeping standards tight, quality consistent and teams performing at pace, especially during peak production periods. This is a hands-on role for someone who knows meat, understands specification, and can lead confidently on the floor.Whats in it for you
* Competitive hourly rate with guaranteed full-time hours
* Regular overtime available, paid at time and a quarter
* A hands-on leadership role within a busy retail meat operation
* Exposure to peak seasonal production and high-volume processing
* Long-term stability within an established food facility
What youll be getting stuck into as a Butchery Room Leader
* Leading teams within the fresh meat department on shift
* Checking primals, steaks and joints against specification and quality standards
* Monitoring trim, off-cuts and overs and investigating root causes
* Reviewing and validating claims and rejections with supporting evidence
* Working with operational managers to analyse yield performance
* Maintaining presentation, quality and spec during peak trading periods
What youll bring to the table as a Butchery Room Leader
* Previous experience within butchery or butchery-led operations
* Strong knowledge of meat cuts, steak types and quality indicators
* Experience working to tight specifications in retail environments
* Confidence leading teams on shift in a cold production setting
* Understanding of yield, waste control and quality standards
Working hours There are 2x positions available: Sunday: 6:00am 6:00pm Monday: 6:00am 6:30pm Tuesday: 3:00pm 11:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm 11:00pm Thursday: 3:00pm 11:00pmOR Tuesday: 6:00am 2:00pm Wednesday: 6:00am 2:00pm Thursday: 6:00am 2:00pm Friday: 6:00am 6:30pm Saturday: 6:00am 6:00pm If youre looking for a hands-on leadership role where quality and control are non-negotiable, this Butchery Room Leader position delivers pace, responsibility and progression.
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