Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Butcher/Meat Cutter to join our dynamic retail store team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for preparing, cutting, and packaging high-quality meats to meet customer specifications and ensure food safety standards. Your expertise will help deliver fresh, delicious products that delight our customers and uphold our commitment to excellence. This position offers an engaging environment where culinary skill, attention to detail, and a dedication to food safety come together to create an exceptional experience for both team members and patrons.
Duties
- Select and prepare cuts of meat according to customer requests and established recipes
- Use specialized butchery tools and equipment safely and efficiently to cut, trim, and portion meats
- Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas, tools, and equipment in compliance with food safety regulations
- Ensure all meat products are stored at proper temperatures and properly labeled for freshness and traceability
- Assist in inventory management by receiving deliveries, inspecting quality, and rotating stock appropriately
- Follow all food safety protocols diligently to prevent contamination and ensure product quality
- Collaborate with team members to meet daily production goals while maintaining high standards of quality
Skills
- Extensive knowledge of food production processes, especially butchery techniques
- Prior culinary or restaurant experience with a focus on food preparation and meat cutting
- Strong understanding of food safety standards and proper sanitation procedures
- Experience in food handling within a kitchen or food service environment is highly desirable
- Ability to operate various butchery tools, knives, slicers, and other kitchen equipment safely
- Excellent attention to detail with a focus on precision in cutting and portioning meats
- Good physical stamina for standing long hours, lifting heavy loads, and performing repetitive tasks
Requirements
- Previous experience working as a butcher, meat cutter or in a similar food preparation role.
- Strong knife-handling and meat-cutting skills.
- Good understanding of meat preparation, portioning and trimming.
- Knowledge of food hygiene and safe food-handling practices.
What We Offer
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to develop and strengthen professional butchery skills.
- A varied, hands-on role within a growing business.
- Opportunity to work as part of a team while taking responsibility for your own work.
- Competitive salary depending on experience and skills.
If you are an experienced Butcher & Meat Cutter who enjoys working with customers and takes pride in producing high-quality meat products, we would like to hear from you.
Pay: £22,058.29-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Paid volunteer time
- Relocation assistance
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
