£16.70 per hour (£34,736 per year) plus great benefits
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Wigan
Due to company growth, our Manufacturing Manager and in-house team of specialist craft Butchers are looking to recruit a Lead Butcher for our Carver and Co Depot, part of Sysco GB in Wigan. We offer exclusive cuts of British and Irish beef, all butchered, prepared, aged, stored, and packed on site.
Role Overview: As our Lead Butcher, working alongside our Butchery Supervisor, you will lead a small team of butchers and operatives across various production tasks. Your responsibilities will include preparing a variety of meat products such as prime steak cuts, chops, and roast joints, as well as boning, cutting, and trimming meat to meet customer specifications. Maintaining high standards of health and safety, food safety, and HCAPP compliance is essential. You will also support training in basic meat trimming and preparation skills, focusing on quality and consistency in product output.
Main Duties:
1. Using machinery to prepare meat for customer orders, including picking, packing, and labelling
2. Storing incoming goods and finished products appropriately
3. Cleaning equipment, tools, and machinery regularly
4. Completing documentation such as temperature logs and HACCP paperwork
5. Ensuring safety and quality standards in a chilled environment, including manual handling tasks like bending and lifting
Candidate Requirements:
* Supervisory or team-leading experience in a similar environment
* Excellent communication skills
* Proven experience in trimming and portioning meat, especially high-end cuts like fillet steaks
* Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and 31 days' annual leave (including statutory holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Wagestream app for early salary access and financial wellbeing support
* Option to purchase additional leave
* Help at Hand - 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, and health services
* Life assurance
* Discounts through Sysco Perks on various products and services
* Discounted products from us
Join Our Team: To enjoy the rewards of working with us, apply now!
Additional Information
At Fresh Direct, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team for support.
About Fresh Direct: We are dedicated to sourcing and supplying fresh produce and dairy, making life easier for chefs and caterers across Great Britain. Our passion for food drives us to bring the best seasonal products to our customers.
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