Apprentice Butcher

The Devonshire Group; Bakewell CP; On-site; GBP 9,100 - 13,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Training on and off the job

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

The Devonshire Group is recruiting an Apprentice Butcher at Chatsworth Farm Shop. This is a full-time role where you will learn alongside an experienced team to build practical butchery skills for a long-term career.

You will train hands-on with classroom elements, supported by our Butchery and Fish Manager and a specialist tutor as part of your training. No prior experience is required, but a genuine interest in food and a can-do attitude are essential.

Qualifications

• No previous butchery experience is required.
• You will be train ed in all aspects of modern-day butchery.
• Customer-focused and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Delivering excellent customer service
• The professional breakdown and preparation of beef, lamb, pork and venison
• Preparing value-added products
• Handling meat and fish safely and professionally
• Food safety and health and safety
• Understanding the commercial side of running a successful food business
• Developing the skills and confidence to progress within the industry

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Food safety

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Following the successful progression of our last two apprentices into permanent butchery roles, we are looking for our next Apprentice Butcher to join the Farm Shop and Café team. This is a fantastic opportunity, working alongside an experienced butchery team and developing the practical skills needed for a long-term career in the industry.

As a Butchery Apprentice, we will train you in all aspects of modern-day butchery, including:

• The professional breakdown and preparation of beef, lamb, pork and venison
• Preparing value-added products
• Handling meat and fish safely and professionally
• Food safety and health and safety
• Understanding the commercial side of running a successful food business
• Developing the skills and confidence to progress within the industry

The apprenticeship is hands‑on, and combines classroom learning (10%) with practical, on‑the‑job training (90%). Your development will be supported by our Butchery and Fish Manager, alongside a specialist tutor as part of your training.

No previous butchery experience is required; however, we are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys engaging with customers and working as part of a team
• Is comfortable handling meat and fish products
• Can work in a timely, organised and tidy manner
• Is flexible and willing to learn
• Has a genuine interest in food and developing a skilled trade

Hours and Location

This is a full‑time, permanent role based at Chatsworth Farm Shop. You will work 37.5 hours per week, with shifts falling between 8am and 6:15pm. You will work 5 days per week to include one weekend day. There will also be occasional opportunities to travel to suppliers, farms, training facilities and trade shows as part of your development.

What we offer

As an apprentice with the Devonshire Group, you will receive:

• A permanent contract
• Full support and training both on and off the job
• Colleague benefits and privileges, including discounts and free entry to our sites. Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/
• The apprenticeship rate is currently £8.00 per hour during the first year of the apprenticeship. From the second year onwards, you will move to the appropriate Estate rate for your age.
• The opportunity to develop a long‑term career within butchery and the wider Devonshire Group. We are committed to creating opportunities for people to develop their careers with us, and apprenticeships are an important part of this.

Our core values are Always Improving, Decency, and Being Inclusive. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Apprentice Butcher

Company: The Devonshire Group Salary: See advert Hours: Full‑time Location: Bakewell, DE45 1UF Job type: Apprenticeship Posting date: 3 Nov 2026 Closing date: 3 Dec 2026

Summary

Job Advert

Following the successful progression of our last two apprentices into permanent butchery roles, we are looking for our next Apprentice Butcher to join the Farm Shop and Café team. This is a fantastic opportunity, working alongside an experienced butchery team and developing the practical skills needed for a long‑term career in the industry.

As a Butchery Apprentice, we will train you in all aspects of modern‑day butchery, including:

• Delivering excellent customer service
• The professional breakdown and preparation of beef, lamb, pork and venison
• Preparing value‑added products
• Handling meat and fish safely and professionally
• Food safety and health and safety
• Understanding the commercial side of running a successful food business
• Developing the skills and confidence to progress within the industry

The apprenticeship is hands‑on, and combines classroom learning (10%) with practical, on‑the‑job training (90%). Your development will be supported by our Butchery and Fish Manager, alongside a specialist tutor as part of your training.

No previous butchery experience is required; however, we are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys engaging with customers and working as part of a team
• Is comfortable handling meat and fish products
• Can work in a timely, organised and tidy manner
• Is flexible and willing to learn
• Has a genuine interest in food and developing a skilled trade

Hours and Location

This is a full‑time, permanent role based at Chatsworth Farm Shop. You will work 37.5 hours per week, with shifts falling between 8am and 6:15pm. You will work 5 days per week to include one weekend day. There will also be occasional opportunities to travel to suppliers, farms, training facilities and trade shows as part of your development.

What we offer

As an apprentice with the Devonshire Group, you will receive:

• A permanent contract
• Full support and training both on and off the job
• Colleague benefits and privileges, including discounts and free entry to our sites. Details of our employee benefits can be found here: https://devonshiregroup.co.uk/work-with-us/working-at-the-devonshire-group/
• The apprenticeship rate is currently £8.00 per hour during the first year of the apprenticeship. From the second year onwards, you will move to the appropriate Estate rate for your age.
• The opportunity to develop a long‑term career within butchery and the wider Devonshire Group. We are committed to creating opportunities for people to develop their careers with us, and apprenticeships are an important part of this.

Our core values are Always Improving, Decency, and Being Inclusive. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are dedicated to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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