Job Description

Uncle Henry's is a well known and renowned Farm Shop, Butchery & Cafe.

We are all about great tasting, home-produced, local food and outdoor family fun!

The opportunity is to join our busy and growing butchery team to provide and promote excellent customer service behind the butchery and deli counter. Initially customer facing and taking pride in stocking and presenting our meat and deli displays - including or entrance meat chiller ensuring they are of the highest presentation and quality, with appropriate pricing, label information as well as the freshness of the product and the visual merchandising.

To produce high quality meat products in an efficient manner, minimising waste.

To ensure product safety and legal compliance through implementation of Uncle Henry's policies and procedures.

You will have knowledge or willing to learn food safety and hygiene procedures with regards to HACCP, allergen policies and procedure, and helping support the highest standards of hygiene and safety.

There will be opportunity for you to gain experience in the production butchery with training available to the successful candidate.

A full job description is available.

The role is currently paid on age related National Living Wage. (subject to review)

We reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is found.

Summary

As a Butchery Assistant, you will be integral to our food preparation team, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. Reporting to the Head Butcher, your core skills in butchery and food preparation will be essential in processing and handling various meats. Your premium culinary experience will enhance our production capabilities, while your relevant restaurant and kitchen experience will support a collaborative and efficient work environment. Join us for an immediate start and contribute to delivering exceptional products to our valued customers.

Qualifications that would enhance your application.

Proficient in food preparation and butchery techniques Strong understanding of food safety standards and practices Culinary experience in a restaurant or kitchen environment Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced setting Experience in food production and handling Familiarity with various cuts of meat and butchery tools
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:

Gainsborough DN21 4JD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Whilst experience in a butchery role is not a prerequisite, we are looking for someone who maybe has a catering background. What skills and background do you have that makes you the ideal candidate?
Experience:

Counter work: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person