Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Butcher to join our new team! In this role, you will play a vital part in preparing high-quality food items, ensuring exceptional food safety standards, and delivering an outstanding dining experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity for individuals eager to showcase their butchery skills and grow this start up business.
Duties
- - Prepare, cut, bone, trim and portion beef, lamb and poultry.
- - Prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- - Produce steaks, chops, mince, diced meat and other required cuts.
- - Prepare burgers, sausages, kebabs and marinated products as required.
- - Keep meat displays fully stocked, clean and well presented.
- - Check product quality, freshness and dates throughout the day.
- - Rotate stock correctly and use older stock first where appropriate.
- - Minimise waste and maximise usable yield from all meat.
- - Weigh, pack, label and price products correctly.
- - Maintain organised and tidy cold-room storage.
- - Serve customers politely and professionally.
- - Advise customers on cuts and preparation where required.
- - Clean and sanitise knives, boards, surfaces and equipment after use.
- - Clean the bandsaw, mincer and other machinery according to procedure.
- - Follow all food hygiene, HACCP and cross-contamination procedures.
- - Monitor and report any food safety, temperature or product-quality issues.
- - Follow all knife, machinery and workplace safety procedures.
- - Wear the required uniform and PPE.
- - Complete allocated opening, closing and cleaning duties.
- - Report low stock, damaged equipment or maintenance issues promptly.
- - Assist with deliveries, stock movement and storage when required.
- - Follow production quantities and instructions set by the Butchery Manager.
- - Maintain a clean, safe and professional working environment at all times.
- - Carry out any other reasonable duties required for the effective operation of the butchery.
Skills
- - Strong knife skills and safe knife handling.
- - Ability to cut, bone, trim and portion beef, lamb and poultry.
- - Good knowledge of different meat cuts and their uses.
- - Carcass breakdown and meat preparation skills.
- - Ability to produce consistent, accurate portion sizes.
- - Good understanding of meat quality and freshness.
- - Ability to maximise meat yield and minimise waste.
- - Competent use of butchery equipment, including bandsaw and mincer.
- - Good food hygiene and cross-contamination awareness.
- - Understanding of temperature control and safe meat storage.
- - Good product presentation and display skills.
- - Ability to work quickly and accurately during busy periods.
- - Good customer service and communication skills.
- - Ability to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
- - Good organisation and time-management skills.
- - Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- - Reliable, punctual and responsible.
- - Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
- - Good awareness of workplace health and safety.
- - Ability to identify and report product quality, equipment or food-safety problems.
Pay: £25,420.00-£48,500.00 per year
Work Location: In person
