Butcher

Talosats Careers; Antrim; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Online Benefits Hub

Life assurance scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Sofina Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Butcher to join a professional, customer-focused team in a busy butchery operation. You will prepare high-quality meat cuts to customer specifications while delivering an outstanding shopping experience.

The ideal candidate has retail butchery experience, excellent knife skills, and a strong commitment to hygiene and safety. You may take on supervisory responsibilities and support store colleagues as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a retail butchery environment is essential.
• Strong knife skills and experience preparing a range of meat cuts to a high standard.
• Proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and achieving sales objectives.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and legal requirements relevant to butchery operations.
• Experience training or developing colleagues.
• Ability to supervise and support the wider team when required.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and manage priorities.
• Flexible, organized, and comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer specifications.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service, helping customers select products and get the most from their purchase.
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to excellent hygiene and presentation standards.
• Support stock rotation activities to ensure product quality, freshness, and availability.
• Prepare product samples and assist with promotional activities.
• Receive deliveries and complete associated paperwork accurately.
• Support wider store operations and contribute to the smooth running of the business.
• Provide cover and support for the Store Manager when required.

Skills

Knife skills

Customer service

Job description

Put your butchery skills to work in a role where quality, craftsmanship, and customer service come first.

Role Overview

As a Butcher, you'll join a professional and customer-focused team responsible for delivering high-quality products and an exceptional customer experience. This is an opportunity to use your expertise every day, preparing products to the highest standards while contributing to the success of a busy and well-established butchery operation.

Key Duties

• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer and company specifications.
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service, helping customers select products and get the most from their purchase.
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to excellent hygiene and presentation standards.
• Support stock rotation activities to ensure product quality, freshness, and availability.
• Prepare product samples and assist with promotional activities.
• Receive deliveries and complete associated paperwork accurately.
• Support wider store operations and contribute to the smooth running of the business.
• Provide cover and support for the Store Manager when required.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience within a retail butchery environment is essential.
• Strong knife skills and experience preparing a range of meat cuts to a high standard.
• A proven track record of delivering excellent customer service and achieving sales objectives.
• Good understanding of food safety, hygiene, and legal requirements relevant to butchery operations.
• Experience supporting, training, or developing colleagues.
• Confidence to step into a supervisory role and support the wider team when required.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and manage priorities effectively.
• Flexible, organised, and comfortable working in a busy environment.
• Strong communication skills with a positive and professional approach.

Why Join Us?

Join a business that values traditional butchery skills, product quality, and customer service. You'll be part of a supportive team where your expertise is recognised and where you'll have opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to the success of the operation. Alongside competitive pay, you'll have access to our Online Benefits Hub, life assurance scheme, free on-site parking, and opportunities for career development within the wider business.

About Sofina

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.

With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.

At Sofina Foods, you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.

Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world. If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector, Sofina Foods is the place for you.

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