Butcher apprentice

You will be working for a medium-sized employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer as part of our Butchery Team. We are extremely proud of our butchery counter; we take care to source only the best local produce. We have a strong reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service.  In the store, we also have a kitchen that produces food from scratch for the in-store café and deli counter, which also uses ingredients supplied by the butchery counter.

The job role will include the following key responsibilities:

Assist in preparing and presenting fresh meat to the highest standards Learn traditional and modern butchery techniques under expert guidance following a daily prep list and assisting the team Provide excellent customer service, ensuring every customer feels valued and informed Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment in line with food safety standards Support the team with stock rotation, merchandising, cleaning, waste management and daily operational tasks

Training:
You will be working towards a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship standard You will also receive Food Safety and Allergen training You will receive on and off-the-job training and support from an Apprenticeship Advisor

You will be required to attend Duchy Stoke Climsland on a weekly basis as part of the apprenticeship training.

Training Outcome:

Following the successful completion of the Butchery Apprenticeship programme, there will be an opportunity to progress as a Junior Butcher within the Butchery team.

Opportunity to grow within an employee-owned business where your voice matters.

Employer Description:

We are an employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer, based in Truro, Cornwall. We are passionate about delivering exceptional fresh food and outstanding customer service. We showcase entirely local food and drink sourced from over 200 suppliers across Cornwall and some from Devon. Our team takes pride in working collaboratively, sharing knowledge, and creating a positive environment where everyone has a voice.

Working Hours :
You will be working on a rota basis, shift times will vary between 07:30 - 16:00, 08:30 - 17:00 and 08:30 - 16:30.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience