Butchery Apprenticeship Programme

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 schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date.

Training Outcome:

Upon completing your apprenticeship, you'll gain qualifications including:

Level 2 Food Safety Award
Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award
Level 2 Knife Skills Award

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. End time will depend on the day but typically between 2pm - 4pm.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Team working,Physical fitness