Role & Responsibilities
Ritter Courivaud, part of the Musgrave Group, is a supplier of high-quality raw materials and ingredients to the food industry across the UK.
Ritter Fresh is our Butchery and Seafood production department within Ritter Courivaud.
Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Ritter Courivaud a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive.
We are seeking two experienced individuals, one to supervise butchery production and another one to supervise seafood products at Ritter Fresh. The roles are crucial to maintaining customer satisfaction, traceability, and product safety through the quality and accuracy of raw materials and finished products, strong product knowledge and attention to detail will be key.
Core Role
* Work closely with the Production Manager to coach, monitor, and drive the production team in the Butchery/Seafood department.
* Ensure finished products are produced to meet specifications and customer requirements.
* Monitor and control inventory in the department with a focus on quality and availability.
* Maintain high standards of product safety and hygiene in the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Stock management of butchery/seafood and fish products.
* Ensure traceability is maintained through labelling and FIFO systems.
* Preparation of butchery/fish products to a high standard based on customer requirements.
* Picking, packing and labelling butchery/seafood products.
* Documented quality and safety checks.
* Organization and hygiene of the butchery/seafood department.
Experience, Skills & Education
The successful candidate will have / be:
* Skilled in meat or fish preparation.
* Knowledge of meat and butchery or fish and seafood products.
* Supervisor experience.
* Accuracy and strong attention to detail.
* Excellent communication and problem-solving skills and ability to develop effective working relationships with people at all levels in the organization.
* Knowledge of processing, cutting, and packaging practices.
* Familiarity with traceability and foods safety procedures.
Desirable
* Experience as Supervisor in Meat/Fish Production Food Environment, ideally BRC or SALSA.
Suitability
The roles would be suitable for
* An experienced butcher/fishmonger looking for a new challenge or to move from retail to wholesale.
* An experienced Sous Chef or Chef de Partie looking to change careers.
Ritter Courivaud Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know