Experienced Butcher - Catering Butchery (Worthing) Swandean Fresh Meats Limited are looking for an experienced butcher to join our busy catering butchery team. This is a hands-on production role for someone who takes pride in the trade, works cleanly and efficiently, and consistently delivers high-quality cuts to spec for catering orders. Hours Monday to Friday: 5:00am - 11:00am (approx.) Saturday: 5:00am until finish (usually 8:00-9:00am) Key responsibilities & accountabilities High-standard cutting and preparation across relevant species (including beef, pork and poultry) Portion control and producing cuts to specification Mince and burger preparation (weighing, grinding, mixing and prep as required) Confident, safe use of knives and specialist equipment (e.g., mincers/grinders) Work efficiently in a production/catering environment, adapting from task to task to meet deadlines Maintain excellent hygiene and housekeeping, working cleanly and safely at all times Follow food safety processes including temperature checks, labelling, stock rotation and traceability Adhere to food safety standards - HACCP/CCPs maintained, reporting issues to management The ideal candidate Proven butchery experience (retail, production, catering or food manufacturing) Strong knowledge of cuts and breakdown, with confident knife skills Reliable and punctual (early morning starts are essential) A team player with a positive, can-do attitude Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions Physically fit for a demanding role (standing for long periods, lifting, repetitive prep) Able to communicate effectively in English for day-to-day teamwork and safety Desirable (not essential) HACCP trained (advantage, but not essential) Food hygiene qualification / butchery certificate or relevant training Job type & pay Employed role (we would also consider self-employed for the right person) Competitive pay rate, dependent on experience