Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Senior Wholesale Butcher to lead our early shift: maximising efficiencies across the butchery operation, working with purpose and initiative, operating the equipment, contributing to team KPIs and processing & creation of meat products.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in food production and preparation, with a focus on maintaining the highest standards of food safety. As a Butcher, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our customers receive high-quality meat products while adhering to all health regulations.
Jones is a family run catering butchers (est. 1962), with a close-knit team of butchers, production operators, warehouse assistants and delivery drivers, supplying meats from around the world to London and the Home Counties.
If you're looking for a challenging manual role with autonomy, development opportunities and responsibility in a fast paced, hygienic and friendly working environment, then this could be the role for you.
Reports into our Butchery Manager.
Responsibilities:
· Follow morning cutting list and allocate tasks across the early shift butchery team.
· Prepare and cut various types of meat, including beef, pork, lamb, and poultry, according to specifications.
· Whole carcass breakdown.
· Operate butchery machinery i.e. the bandsaw, to produce required meat products for upcoming orders and stock replenishment.
· Use specs, recipe and stock management systems accurately to ensure all items are to spec and full traceability on all products.
· Understand our range of meat products and be able to identify items not to spec.
· Weigh, pack and seal products accurately, to spec and efficiently.
· Maintain cleanliness of the Butchery.
· Maintain all butchery equipment and report any issues to the General Manager in a timely manner.
· Assist with inventory taking and stock rotation.
· Participate in training relevant to your role and ensure all aspects are understood and put into practice.
· Identify any gaps in knowledge and understanding for yourself and your team. and seek support from the management team.
· Understand, follow and maintain quality assurance and food safety protocols within the Butchery.
Skills:
· Time and workflow management
· High level butchery and knife skills
· Portion control
· Familiarity with butchery type machinery
· Team leadership and communication
· Flexible & creative thinker with good problem-solving skills
· Knowledge of and passion for good food & flavour
· Experienced in food safety practices and regulations
· Experience working in a fast-paced environment
· Attention to detail and ability to multitask effectively
· Self-motivated & positive attitude
We offer competitive pay rates based on experience. This is a full-time position with opportunities for career growth within our organization. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type
· Full-time, Permanent
Pay
· £45,000
Bonus Schemes
* Annual performance bonus
* Sales rewards scheme
* Employee of the month
Holidays & Benefits
* 28 Days p.a. (including Bank Holidays)
* Cost price meat
* Nest Pension Scheme options
Schedule
* Monday to Friday, 1-10am
* 1 Saturday per month (fixed schedule)
* Overtime potential on discussion with Leadership Team
Work Location
In person – Brixton / Herne Hill, London
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* As there is no parking available on site, will you be able to commute to SE24 0NT via public transport for a 1am start?
Experience:
* Butchery: 4 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person