Job Description

Powderham Butchers are looking to take on a Butchery Apprentice to join their team!

Supporting Westcountry Farmers by supplying the very best, locally reared Meat, Game and Poultry. With many years years experience, they are always on hand to help customers with expert advice about choosing the right cuts and the best way to cook.


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 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.


Hours: 30.00 per week



About the employer:


Supporting Westcountry Farmers by supplying the very best, locally reared Meat, Game and Poultry. With many years' experience, we are always on hand to help customers with expert advice about choosing the right cuts and the best way to cook. We are one of two butchers that sell Venison from the Powderham estate. Local sourcing of our meat is of the utmost importance to us.



Requirements and Prospects:



Good customer service skills


Able to upsell produce


High standard of hygiene


Safety conscious


Great hand and eye coordination



Enjoys being practical


Dexterous - good hand skills


Basic mathematical mind for weights and measures


Friendly


Good team worker



Career progression available for suitable candidate. Full-time long term career.



Training Provided:


You will attend Exeter College one day per month to work towards your Level 2 Butchery Apprenticeship.



Additional Information:



Minimum of 30hr working week (could be more)


Salary negotiable




GCSE or equivalent 4/c or above in English and Maths.