Apprentice Butcher: Hands-On Training & Growth

Sofina Foods Europe; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofie Foods in Cookstown offers a hands-on Trainee Butcher role designed to kickstart your career in the meat industry. You will learn essential butcher skills through structured training and mentoring while earning a competitive hourly wage and gaining real production experience.

You will work across main butchery, slaughter, primal, and debone areas, following strict hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to a team that hits daily targets.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and be trained.
• Good attention to detail and observation skills.
• Reliability, motivation, and a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Learn and develop butchery skills through hands‑on training and mentoring.
• Support meat preparation tasks across multiple production areas.
• Follow strict hygiene, quality, and safety standards.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet production targets.
• Embrace continuous improvement in all aspects of your work.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Sofie Foods in Cookstown offers a hands-on Trainee Butcher role designed to kickstart your career in the meat industry. You will learn essential butcher skills through structured training and mentoring while earning a competitive hourly wage and gaining real production experience.

You will work across main butchery, slaughter, primal, and debone areas, following strict hygiene and safety standards, and contributing to a team that hits daily targets.