Summary
Butchers Assistant
Location: 19 Church Street, Crook, DL15 9BG
Pay: £12.30 per hour
Contract: 22.5 hours per week + overtime, permanent, part time
Working pattern: 4 days per week (no Sundays or Bank Holidays.)
We are seeking a hardworking and enthusiastic Butchers Assistant to support our team in the preparation and sale of high-quality meat products, to help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the meat counter, maintaining high food safety standards, and provide excellent customer service.
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist in the cutting, trimming, and preparation of meat products (beef, pork, lamb, poultry, etc.)
• Maintain a clean and hygienic work environment in line with food safety regulations.
• Support the lead butcher in portioning and packaging meats for display and sale.
• Serve customers at the counter, offering advice on cuts and cooking methods.
• Stock rotation, labelling, and checking deliveries for quality and accuracy.
• Use knives, saws, and other butchery equipment safely and correctly.
• Follow all health & safety and food hygiene procedures.
Skills & Experience:
• Previous experience in a butchery or food preparation environment preferred, but not essential (training can be provided).
• Strong attention to detail and good knife skills (or willingness to learn).
• Knowledge of meat cuts and food safety regulations (desirable or willingness to learn).
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual work (moving 25-30KG+ of product at any one time)
• Good communication skills and customer service focus.
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
• A driving license would be advantageous but not necessary for the role.
• Willingness to work additional hours to cover staff holidays and sickness.
• Achieved a Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety Certificate or prepared to do it (paid by employer).
Benefits:
• Company pension
• Employee discount
CV can be dropped to shop or sent via email to
robinson.butchers@aol.com
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
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