Summary
Are you an experienced butcher ready to take the next step? Join a skilled, customer-focused team where your craft and leadership make a real difference.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced butcher to ensure all butchery work meets the required standards of quality, value and hygiene. You will deliver excellent customer engagement, support colleagues and management, and help your team develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to achieve targets.
Pay rate: £13.15 per hour
Your Key Responsibilities
- Prepare a range of cuts to customer and company specification.
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Provide hands-on advice and training to colleagues on butchery activities.
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Greet and serve customers, sharing your product knowledge and helping them get the most from their purchase.
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Prepare and maintain the counter and pre-pack areas to the highest hygiene standards.
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Carry out stock rotation, price reductions and product sampling.
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Receive deliveries and complete the required paperwork.
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Distribute special offer materials and support general store operations.
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Support the management team in the day-to-day running of the store.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proven butchery skills gained in a retail or manufacturing environment.
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Good knowledge of food safety and legal requirements.
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Previous experience supervising or mentoring others in a butchery or food production setting would be an advantage.
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Strong customer service skills with a drive to achieve sales targets.
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A natural motivator who can guide and support a team on a daily basis.
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IT literate with strong communication skills and the ability to work confidently on own initiative.
Why Sofina Foods?
- Competitive rates
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Online Benefits Hub
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Life assurance scheme
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Free onsite parking
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Location
Cookstown, County Tyrone
