Butcher

The Best Connection Group; East Grinstead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection is seeking a skilled butcher for a meat production facility in East Grinstead. The role involves cutting, boning, and preparing meat to strict production standards within a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities include ensuring food safety and quality, operating band saws and mincers where trained, and maintaining hygiene throughout production. Training will be provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in meat production or butchery is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Cutting, trimming, and preparing meat to production standards.
• Boning and processing wholesale cuts into steaks, chops, roasts, and other products.
• Ensuring all products meet food safety, quality, and legal standards.
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets and maintain stock levels.
• Supporting production changes and learning new skills as required.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Band saw

Mincer

Job description

The Best Connection is currently seeking a skilled and reliable Butcher to join a well-established meat production facility based in East Grinstead.

Hours:

• Tuesday - Saturday
• 12:00pm - 10:00pm (45 hours per week)
• 1 hour lunch break

Pay:

• £14 per hour, however this rate is negotiable depending on relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities of the Butcher:

• Cutting, trimming, and preparing meat to production standards
• Boning and processing wholesale cuts into steaks, chops, roasts, and other products
• Ensuring all products meet strict food safety, quality, and legal standards
• Working as part of a team to meet production targets and maintain stock levels
• Supporting production changes and learning new skills as required
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment
• Debagging and preparing raw materials for processing
• Defrosting meat in line with company procedures
• Preparing primal cuts based on order specifications
• Mincing, dicing, and strip-cutting meat
• Operating machinery such as band saws and mincers (where trained)
• Producing items including sausages, burgers, kofta, and meatballs (training provided)
• Accurately processing and completing orders
• Using computer systems to print labels
• Managing waste in line with strict procedures
• Conducting quality checks on finished products
• Reporting and resolving any production issues
• Identifying potential problems with raw materials or finished goods
• Carrying out cleaning duties throughout all stages of production

Requirements of the Butcher:

• Previous butchery or meat production experience preferred
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good teamwork and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to a variety of tasks