Butcher

Sofina Foods Europe; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods NI is recruiting a Butcher at McGees NI to prepare high-quality meat cuts to customer and company specifications while maintaining top hygiene and food safety standards in a busy retail counter.

You will deliver knowledgeable customer service, support stock rotation, deliveries, and merchandising, with opportunities to develop supervisory skills and take ownership of your work in a well-established retail environment.

Qualifications

• Retail butchery experience is essential.
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to supervise colleagues when required.
• Flexible in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer and company specifications
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to high hygiene standards
• Carry out stock rotation to ensure freshness and availability
• Support product sampling and promotional initiatives
• Receive deliveries and complete documentation accurately
• Support store operations and merchandising activities
• Provide cover and support for the Store Manager when required

Skills

Retail butcher experience

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Supervisory skills

Communication

Job description

Craft quality products and deliver outstanding service in a skilled butchery role.

Role Overview

As a Butcher at McGees NI, you'll play an important role in preparing high-quality meat products to customer and company specifications while delivering excellent service to customers. You'll help maintain the highest food safety and hygiene standards and support the smooth day-to-day running of a busy butchery counter.

Key Duties

• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer and company specifications
• Provide knowledgeable and friendly customer service, helping customers make the most of their purchases
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to the highest hygiene and food safety standards
• Carry out stock rotation activities to ensure product freshness and availability
• Support product sampling activities and promotional initiatives
• Receive deliveries and complete all required documentation accurately
• Support general store operations and merchandising activities
• Provide cover and support for the Store Manager when required

Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in a retail butchery environment
• Committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Knowledgeable of legal and regulatory requirements relevant to butchery operations
• Able to work to high standards of food safety and hygiene
• Confident supporting and developing colleagues within the team
• Comfortable taking on supervisory responsibilities when required
• Flexible and able to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A strong communicator who can work independently and use their own initiative

Why Join Us?

At Sofina Foods, you'll be joining a business that values craftsmanship, quality, and exceptional customer service. As a Butcher at McGees NI, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills within a supportive team while working with high-quality products in a well-established retail environment. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £13.15 per hour, the chance to take ownership of your work, and the opportunity to make a real difference to customers through your product knowledge and expertise. Whether you're looking to further develop your butchery career or bring your existing experience to a respected food business, you'll be part of a team that takes pride in delivering quality every day.

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