Apprentice Butcher

Established in 2007, our group of 4 now operates multiple farm shops & butchers’ counters offering only the best meat that is out there. Our company turnover is now at over 10million.

We source our meat from as many local farmers as possible. From Grass-fed beef, Free range Pork and chickens, to our very own dry aging, we do butchers like all butchers should.

Butchering from whole carcass, to making sausages, we do everything the traditional way.

We are excited to have someone new join our team and for us to guide them fully through a new and exciting career path.

We are passionate about butchery, and would love to find new people who are willing, hard working and passionate about this age old tradition.

You will be trained in all aspects of Traditional Butchery, to include:

Primal and secondary butchery skills Prepare added value products Prepare the counter for display Sausage making Use of machinery such as a mincer and sausage filling machine Taught how to keep our counters, fridges and back of house clean and tidy

However, one of the most important aspects of this job role is customer service. We have a fantastic customer base, who trust our butchers, and like our friendly atmosphere, so confidence in talking to people is crucial when applying.

When you first start, you will be trained in all aspects of Health & Safety and Food Hygiene.

Training:

You will be required to attend Sparsholt College every Monday during term time.  The rest of your training will be inhouse working alongside our experienced butchers

Training Outcome:

Butchery Manager

Area Manager

Employer Description:
Established in 2007, our group of 4 now operates multiple farm shops & butchers’ counters offering only the best meat that is out there. Our company turnover is now at over 10million. We source our meat from as many local farmers as possible. From Grass-fed beef, Free range Pork and chickens, to our very own dry aging, we do butchers like all butchers should.

Working Hours :
You will be required to work 40 hrs per week, this will include some weekend working. Shifts to be agreed

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Good time keeping,an interest in butchery