Butchery Apprentice

Learn the Basics: Acquire foundational knowledge in butchery principles, meat species, and carcass processing techniques. Master Your Craft: Develop knife skills for cutting, boning, trimming, and mincing meat. Gain Industry Insight: Understand the meat sector's history, values, culture, and traditions. Team Collaboration: Work with the team to meet deadlines and productivity targets. Maintain Standards: Adhere to health, food safety, and hygiene standards. Support Operations: Assist in stock control, quality assurance, and customer expectations.

Training:

Training will take place on site at ABP and will be delivered through a combination of an external trainer, as well as an onsite team who will guide and support you through the apprenticeship programme. You'll meet with the external trainer throughout the month and work towards completing tasks and is a combination of theory and practical work.

Training Outcome:

This apprenticeship is a stepping stone to advanced qualifications and specialised roles within ABP UK. You'll also be recognised by the Institute of Meat (IoM), enabling you to use the initials M.Inst.M. Continue your journey in sustainable butchery, retail, or further education in the broader meat industry.

Employer Description:

ABP Food Group is one of Europe’s leading integrated agri-food businesses, with divisions specialising in food production, pet food and renewables. Over our 70-year history, we have grown to 14,000 strong team and have built a reputation for quality and innovation. ABP UK, part of the ABP Food Group produces quality fresh and frozen beef, lamb and frozen meat-free products to some of the nations leading supermarkets and restaurants, including a number of Michelin Star establishments!

Working Hours :
Shift work, starting at 6am. Monday to Friday only. End time will depend on the day but typically between 2pm - 4pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness