Butchery Apprentice

You’ll spend most of your time in the butchery, with some exposure to other parts of the business to give you a well‑rounded skill set.

Typical duties include:

Learning traditional and modern butchery techniques Cutting and breaking down carcasses and key meat cuts Preparing products for sale (including sausages and marinated meats) Weighing, packaging and labelling products accurately Maintaining high standards of food safety, hygiene and health & safety Working in a customer‑facing role as part of a supportive retail team

Typical week:

3 days in the butchery 1 day supporting other areas of the business 1 day training with Plumpton College (every two weeks)

Training:

Training will take place in-person at Plumpton College once every two weeks. 

Training Outcome:

Full-time position available after the apprenticeship. 

Employer Description:

Perryhill Orchards has been a family business since 1966, originally established as a commercial apple orchard. We invest in our staff and we value loyalty, development and community.

Visitors enjoy:

Our well‑known farm shop and craft centre Perryhill Butchers, offering locally sourced, affordable meat The Orchard Tea Room Apple juices and ciders Dog‑walking areas and countryside access

Our butchers specialise in traditional cuts, sausages, pies, game (seasonal), marinated meats and more, using high‑quality local produce.

Working Hours :
Tuesday - Saturday working week. 9am-5pm. Some occasional Sunday work.

Skills:
Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Physical fitness