About Us:
We are a growing family-led company who have urban farm shops / cafes / butchery's alongside a busy outside catering section in the beautiful Purbecks, Poole and at Chesil Beach. We are proud of each of our unique locations and the close relationships we have with our local suppliers. We have a small farm with our own rarebreed Mangalista / Berkshire pigs, sheep, White Park beef cows and goats as well as buying more animals from local Purbeck farms and local day boat fisherman. We are involved in rewilding projects too with our pigs roaming the RSPB nature reserve as part of their rewilding project. We are provenance and localism at its best - complete tracibility from local farms and fisherman delivered onto plates.
We are just in the last few throws of finishing our new central butchery hub and are excited for someone to join our butchery team to work here as well as in our busy butchery sections in Wareham and Swanage shops; which sell retail meat to the public as well as supplying our other sites for retail and in our cafes / restaurants.
We are proud to live and farm in the sought after area of the beautiful Purbecks and can also offer accommodation for the successful candidate if looking to relocate.
Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Butcher to join our butchery team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food preparation and a strong understanding of food safety practices. As a Butcher, you will be responsible for the efficient processing of meat products, ensuring high-quality standards are met while maintaining a clean and organised work environment. This role is essential in supporting our commitment to providing local provenance meat in our cafes and restaurant that can also be enjoyed through retail too.
Duties
* Prepare and cut various types of meat according to specifications, ensuring portion control and presentation standards are met.
* Maintain strict adherence to food safety guidelines, including proper handling, storage, and sanitation practices.
* Operate and maintain butchery equipment safely and effectively.
* Collaborate with kitchen staff to fulfil meat orders for menu items, ensuring timely delivery of ingredients.
* Monitor inventory levels of meat products and assist in ordering supplies as needed.
* Keep the butchery area clean and organised, adhering to health and safety regulations.
* Stay informed about new culinary trends related to meat preparation and presentation.
Requirements
* Proven experience as a Butcher or in a similar role within the food production or restaurant industry.
* Strong knowledge of food preparation techniques and food safety standards.
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment while maintaining attention to detail.
* Excellent knife skills and familiarity with various cutting techniques.
* A passion for culinary arts with an eagerness to learn new skills.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
* Flexibility to work varied shifts as required by the business needs.
* A great smile & good sense of humour as you will be dealing with members of the public too
If you are enthusiastic about joining our team as a Butcher, we encourage you to apply
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person