Butcher

Sofina Foods Europe; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking an experienced butcher to join the Cookstown store on a part-time basis. You will prepare meat cuts to spec, deliver outstanding customer service and uphold strict hygiene standards in a busy retail butchery environment.

You will work with a supportive team to assist customers, manage stock, and help drive sales while maintaining quality and presentation across the counter and samples.

Qualifications

• Skilled butcher with experience in retail butchery
• Strong commitment to customer service
• Knowledge of legal and food safety requirements within butchery

Responsibilities

• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer and company specifications
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to the highest hygiene standards
• Carry out stock rotation and support product sampling activities
• Receive deliveries and complete associated paperwork accurately
• Support promotional activities and general store operations
• Assist with maintaining product quality, presentation and availability
• Provide support and cover for the Store Manager when required
• Deliver quality products and exceptional service to customers

Skills

butcher

customer service

food safety

Job description

Bring Your Butchery Skills to a Customer-Focused Team in Cookstown

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Butcher to join our team in Cookstown on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in preparing quality products, delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining the highest standards within a busy retail butchery environment.

Working as part of a knowledgeable and supportive team, you'll prepare products to customer and company specifications, help customers make informed purchasing decisions and contribute to the smooth day-to-day running of the butchery department.

Key Duties

• You'll play an important role in delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers.
• Prepare a range of meat cuts to customer and company specifications
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable customer service
• Maintain the butchery counter and pre-pack areas to the highest hygiene standards
• Carry out stock rotation and support product sampling activities
• Receive deliveries and complete associated paperwork accurately
• Support promotional activities and general store operations
• Assist with maintaining product quality, presentation and availability
• Provide support and cover for the Store Manager when required

Ideal Candidate

• We're looking for a skilled butcher who enjoys working with customers and delivering high standards.
• Previous experience within a retail butchery environment
• A strong commitment to customer service and achieving sales targets
• Good knowledge of legal and food safety requirements within butchery
• Confident supporting and developing colleagues when required
• Flexible, reliable and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Why Join Us?

At Sofina Foods, you'll join a business that values quality, craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. You'll work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment where your skills and expertise are recognised and valued.

In return, you'll receive a competitive rate of £13.15 per hour and the opportunity to develop your career with a well-established food business that is committed to delivering quality products and outstanding service to its customers 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