Butcher Shop Assistant
Shirehampton High Street, Bristol
Full-Time; Permanent
£26,350 per annum
Hours:
* 41.5 hours per week
* Mon: 07:00 - 13:00
* Tues: 07:00 - 15:00
* Wed: 07:00 - 13:00
* Thu: 07:00 - 15:00
* Fri: 06:30 - 15:00
* Sat: 06:00 - 13:00
Our client is a well-established, family-run Butcher’s shop, which is now part of a larger food wholesaler, with a thriving wholesale section operating from their retail premises in Shirehampton.
About Our Client
Our client is a family-run Butcher shop with a long-standing tradition of providing high-quality meats and exceptional customer service, which is now part of a larger food wholesale company.
The shop is known for its friendly atmosphere and commitment to excellence. They are looking for a full-time Shop Assistant to join the team and help them to supply their retail customers.
About The Position
The successful Shop Assistant will be dedicated and hardworking, to assist both front of house with serving customers and support the Butchers when needed.
Key Responsibilities:
* Greeting and assisting customers with their orders.
* Offering advice on meat cuts, cooking methods, and portion sizes.
* Weighing, packaging, and labelling products accurately.
* Rotating stock to ensure older products are sold first.
* Following hygiene standards and food safety regulations.
* Cleaning tools, surfaces, and equipment regularly.
* Wearing personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, aprons, hairnets).
* Keeping the shop clean and organized.
* Setting up attractive displays in the counter or window.
Skills & Attributes:
* Good hand-eye coordination.
* Attention to detail and cleanliness.
* Friendly and helpful attitude.
* Physical stamina (standing for long periods, lifting heavy items).
* Basic Mathematic skills for weighing and pricing.
* Able to handle fresh meat and other food items.
* Good communication skills.
* Self-motivated
* Good customer service skills.
Benefits:
* 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
* Workplace Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Income Protection Scheme
* Access to Employee Health Assured Program (EAP)
* Staff discount on company goods
If you’re passionate about great food, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a hands-on environment, our client would love to hear from you!