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Apprentice Butcher
GOODIES FARM SHOP LTD
DISS, IP21 4XU
Summary
This Apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for an individual who is looking to get into the butchery industry. You will work with a highly reputable and knowledgeable butcher to develop a wide skillset to ensure you can kick start your career in this exciting industry.
Annual wage £13,312 a year
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course: Butcher (level 2)
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday. Hours variable, but mainly between 7am and 5pm. (Extra hours to be expected in the lead up to Christmas).40 hours a week
Possible start date: Thursday 5 September
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
This apprenticeship is the perfect starting point for an individual who is looking to get into the butchery industry. You will work with a highly reputable and knowledgeable butcher to develop a wide skillset to ensure you can kick-start your career in this exciting industry.
The job will comprise of learning a full range of butchery skills and duties will include:
- Preparing and cutting carcases
- Preparing and cutting specific joints/cuts of meat
- Making sausages/gammons/burgers/ready meals
- Assisting with counter display/setup/clear down
- Serving/greeting customers
- Gathering/packing for deliveries/orders
- Freezer/fridge stock control
We are looking for a keen individual with good communication skills, an excellent work ethic and a genuine interest in the butchery trade who is willing to listen and learn the art of good butchery and hopefully go on to be an established member of the team.
Saturday working is essential as this is often the busiest day of the week.
We are a non-smoking business and would therefore require a non-smoker.
This will be a great learning environment for an apprentice looking to master the trade of butchery.
You will be required to attend monthly development workshops at Poultec Trainings Butchery Academy in Mattishall.
Where you’ll work
FRENCHS FARM
WOOD LANE
PULHAM MARKET
DISS
IP21 4XU
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED
Your training course
Butcher (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents Your training plan
- Level 2 Diploma Butchery including;Level 2 Food Safety Award
- Level 2 Health & Safety in the Food Supply Chain Award
- Level 2 Knife Skills Award
- Level 1 Functional Skills English
- Level 1 Functional Skills maths
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
English (grade 4)
Math's (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Due to the nature of the work you will be on your feet most of the day You will be handling knives, machinery and raw meat. This Apprenticeship will include weekend work. Own transport would be ideal, or living within walking distance of the premises.
About this company
Goodies we pride ourselves on offering the freshest, select and local produce with an emphasis on quality and value for money.Foodhall with restaurant, butchery ,deli, fruit and veg
https://www.goodiesfoodhall.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
We are looking to recruit someone who will continue their development with us in a full-time role at the end of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
POULTEC TRAINING LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000260773.
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Closing Date
The closing date for this job offer is on 31/08/2024
Salary
£13,312 a year
Location
This job is located in Pulham Market
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