Butcher

Daylesford Organic; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Butcher, responsible for delivering high-quality meat cuts and exceptional service. This full-time role demands expertise in meat preparation and customer engagement, all while adhering to strict hygiene and quality standards. Enjoy competitive benefits and a significant team environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Paid volunteering day annually

Subsidized private medical insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance coverage

24/7 mental health support

Qualifications

• Expertise in meat cutting, including carcass breakdown.
• Strong customer service and sales skills.
• Knowledge of meat quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure freshness and quality of meats.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain hygiene and store standards.

Skills

Meat cutting and preparation

Customer service

Knowledge of food safety standards

Proficiency with knives

Job description

About The Role

Join our team as a Butcher and play an essential role in providing high-quality cuts of meat to our customers. As a Butcher, you will be responsible for ensuring the freshness, quality, and presentation of our meats while adhering to strict food safety standards. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent knife skills, and a passion for delivering exceptional service.

Salary

£30,000 per annum + tronc

Hours

Full Time, 40-hour contract (Weekend work included)

Responsibilities

Food

• Share knowledge of the farm and our practices when engaging with customers
• Champion the quality of fresh meat in store
• Maintain a beautifully merchandised display of cuts and pre-packaged products with appropriate POS in line with store planogram

Service

• Ensure every customer receives excellent service
• Provide swift, knowledgeable, and engaging butchery service in compliance with retail standards

Operations

• Maintain store standards for hygiene and display
• Complete opening/closing procedures and store due diligence
• Demonstrate knife skills and confidently portion poultry and deboned meat, including full carcass breakdown
• Control stock levels to minimize waste and loss through strict rotation, date checking, and quality checks
• Contribute to social and environmental initiatives, aligning with sustainability and B Corp commitments

Numbers

• Drive basket spend through product recommendations, upselling, and supporting promotions
• Achieve sales targets in collaboration with the team
• Support the Lead Butcher, General Manager, and Head Chef in daily operations
• Utilize products nearing end of life effectively

Skills and Requirements

• Expertise in meat cutting and preparation, including carcass breakdown and value-added products
• Strong customer service and sales skills
• Knowledge of meat quality, aging, and food safety standards
• Proficiency with knives and butchery equipment, maintaining safety and efficiency

Perks & Benefits

• Employee discounts on products, treatments, and dining experiences
• Paid volunteering day annually
• Subsidized private medical insurance through Bupa
• Contributory pension scheme (up to 9% salary contribution, with 4.5% employer contribution)
• Life assurance coverage up to one year's salary
• 24/7 mental health support via Employee Assistance Programme