About The Role
Join our team as a Butcher and play an essential role in providing high-quality cuts of meat to our customers. As a Butcher, you will be responsible for ensuring the freshness, quality, and presentation of our meats while adhering to strict food safety standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent knife skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.
Salary
£30,000 per annum + tronc
Hours
Full Time, 40-hour contract (Weekend work included)
Responsibilities
Food
* Share knowledge of the farm and our practices when engaging with customers
* Champion the quality of fresh meat in store
* Maintain a beautifully merchandised display of cuts and pre-packaged products with appropriate POS in line with store planogram
Service
* Ensure every customer receives excellent service
* Provide swift, knowledgeable, and engaging butchery service in compliance with retail standards
Operations
* Maintain store standards for hygiene and display
* Complete opening/closing procedures and store due diligence
* Demonstrate knife skills and confidently portion poultry and deboned meat, including full carcass breakdown
* Control stock levels to minimize waste and loss through strict rotation, date checking, and quality checks
* Contribute to social and environmental initiatives, aligning with sustainability and B Corp commitments
Numbers
* Drive basket spend through product recommendations, upselling, and supporting promotions
* Achieve sales targets in collaboration with the team
* Support the Lead Butcher, General Manager, and Head Chef in daily operations
* Utilize products nearing end of life effectively
Skills and Requirements
* Expertise in meat cutting and preparation, including carcass breakdown and value-added products
* Strong customer service and sales skills
* Knowledge of meat quality, aging, and food safety standards
* Proficiency with knives and butchery equipment, maintaining safety and efficiency
Perks & Benefits
* Employee discounts on products, treatments, and dining experiences
* Paid volunteering day annually
* Subsidized private medical insurance through Bupa
* Contributory pension scheme (up to 9% salary contribution, with 4.5% employer contribution)
* Life assurance coverage up to one year's salary
* 24/7 mental health support via Employee Assistance Programme
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