A position has become available in our farm shop for an apprentice butcher. Responsibilities will include cutting, trimming, preparing and displaying various cuts of meat. The role will require interacting with customers, maintaining a clean and safe working environment and record keeping.
Butcher apprentices learn how to butcher meat by learning about the tools and techniques used in the trade.
One of the many tasks performed as a butcher is cutting meat. They must weigh the meat and make sure it is of the right size to be sold. They also have to wrap it in some sort of material and put it out for display.
The butcher is a skilled tradesman who can cut meat using a variety of tools. They know the intricacies of animal anatomy and use this knowledge to perform successful cuts. You will also gain a level 2 qualification in:
Food hygiene
Health and Safety in the workplace
Knife skills
Duties will include but not limited to:
Assist experienced butchers in the preparation and cutting of various meats, including beef, pork and poultry, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Learn and apply proper sanitation and hygiene practices in the processing area.
Participate in the training and execution of meat, preparation techniques, including deboning, trimming and portioning.
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area, tools and equipment.
Engage in customer service by providing guidance and product knowledge to customers regarding meat selections.
Support inventory management and stock replenishment as needed.
Training
Level 2 Butcher ApprenticeIf required Functional Skills Maths and English
Qualifications required
Ideally you will already have achieve Maths and English at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent.
Skills required
Punctuality, ability to work under direction in a timely and efficient manner.
Attention to detail.
Prospects
This role is intended to offer the successful candidate a future role in the continuation and building on the current business as it continues to grow.
Qualification / Standard : ST0078 Butcher
Duration 18 months
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