Looking for a butcher apprentice with long term goal to work for us. We cut beef, pork, lamb, chicken, turkey, venison and make our own sausages and burgers. Butcher apprentices learn how to butcher meat by learning about the tools and techniques used in the trade. One of the many tasks performed as a butcher is cutting meat. They must weigh the meat and make sure it is of the right size to be sold. They also have to wrap it in some sort of material and put it out for display. The butcher is a skilled tradesman who can cut meat using a variety of tools. They know the intricacies of animal anatomy and use this knowledge to perform successful cuts. You will also gain a level 2 qualification in: Food hygiene Health and Safety in the workplace Knife skills
List of Duties:
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Assist experienced butchers in the preparation and cutting of various meats, including beef, pork, venison and poultry, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Learn and apply proper sanitation and hygiene practices in the processing area.
- Participate in the training and execution of meat, preparation techniques, including deboning, trimming and portioning.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the work area, tools and equipment.
- Engage in customer service by providing guidance and product knowledge to customers regarding meat selections.
- Support inventory management and stock replenishment as needed.
Hours: 32.00 per week
About the employer:
Based in the rolling hills of Mid-Devon, M C Kelly is an award-winning catering butchers and fine food supplier to the local catering and retail industries. Sustainability and regenerative farming are our core values.
Requirements and Prospects:
Training will be provided.
Ability to take instruction and have the ability to listen and take on board feedback.
Clean, tidy, punctual and enthusiasm for butchery
We would like to train and then fully employ an apprentice butcher, who hopefully would like work for us for many years to come.
Training Provided:
Twice a month at College and skills officer visits to workplace every 6-8 weeks.
Additional Information:
4 days a week 7.00am-4.00pm Minus 1hr for breaks
(2 x 30 MINS)
All areas are temperature controlled, so will need to dress accordingly
Ideally Maths and English GCSE 4/C