Butcher

Sysco; Compton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday

Family-friendly flexibility

Ongoing training

Staff shop discounts

Job summary

Fairfax Meadow, part of Sysco GB, Derby site, is recruiting a butcher. The role involves cutting meat to order, packing and scanning products for distribution, and upholding high hygiene standards. Working hours are 07:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with a night shift premium as applicable.

Applicants should have previous meat industry experience, a strong eye for detail, and a proactive attitude to maintain quality and safety across all processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat handling and understanding of food hygiene.
• Knowledge of health & safety rules in a food processing environment.
• Previous experience in a similar meat role is preferred.

Responsibilities

• As a butcher, cut the product to meet specifications and pack/scan in a presentable manner for distribution.

Skills

Meat handling

Food safety

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Job description

Butcher

Location: Derby

Working Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 Mon-Fri

Salary: up to £33,906 per annum (depending on experience) + night shift premium

Take your butcher career to the next level with Fairfax Meadow, part of Sysco GB. Fairfax Meadow is the UK's favourite foodservice catering butcher and has been putting great meat on the menu for over 50 years.

Job Description

As a butcher, you will be responsible for cutting the product to meet specifications and packing/scanning in a presentable manner ready for distribution.

A satisfying role

As a butcher, you will need to have previous relevant experience. This role is an important part of Fairfax Meadow; you will need to have good knowledge of food hygiene and health & safety rules.

Does this sound like you? What you bring to the mix

Someone who takes pride in their work and pays attention to detail, you have everything it takes to succeed with Fairfax Meadow:

• A positive attitude and self-motivation
• Experience of handling meat and good knowledge of food safety
• Experience in a similar role, ideally in a similar meat environment

Bags of benefits

The facilities and working environment at our Derby site include benefits such as pension scheme, generous holiday, family-friendly flexibility, and ongoing training. You'll get fantastic discounts from our staff shop.