Butcher

Recruit 2 You; Osmaston CP; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Long-term employment

Job summary

Recruit 2 You in Derby is seeking an experienced Butcher for a permanent role. You will cut and prepare meat to customer specifications, packing and presenting products for distribution while maintaining high quality and yield.

Full training will be provided. Prior butchery and food hygiene knowledge are advantageous. The role requires attention to detail and strict adherence to safety procedures in a busy production environment.

Qualifications

• Previous butchery experience is essential.
• Experience cutting and preparing meat to customer or product specifications.
• Good understanding of butchery standards and product quality.
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and cross-contamination.
• Good attention to detail and ability to consistently meet specifications.
• Understanding of yield and the importance of minimising product giveaway.
• Able to work efficiently in a busy production environment.
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a food production environment.
• Willingness to follow company procedures and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare meat to the required customer specifications.
• Ensure the correct product is supplied for each customer requirement.
• Maintain consistently high standards of butchery and product quality.
• Work with a strong focus on yield and minimising giveaway.
• Ensure all meat used is correct for the required job.
• Pack and scan products accurately and ensure they are presented correctly for distribution.
• Ensure all products are prepared in line with agreed specifications and company standards.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, quality, and legality requirements.
• Ensure red meat and poultry are not handled at the same time to prevent cross-contamination.
• Ensure raw meat and wrapped cooked products are not handled at the same time.
• Monitor the quality of meat received and report any issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Report any equipment defects or problems to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure stock is stored and rotated correctly in line with company procedures.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Follow all company Health & Safety and hygiene procedures.
• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and that of others.
• Support company initiatives and demonstrate company values at all times.
• Complete any other reasonable duties required by the business.

Skills

Butchery

Meat cutting

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Team player

Health & Safety

Job description

New Opportunity - Butcher

Are you an experienced Butcher looking for a permanent position with a well-established food production business? Do you have previous experience cutting and preparing meat to specification, with a strong focus on quality, yield, and attention to detail?

Our client is looking for a Butcher to join their busy production operation in Derby. This is a permanent position working 4:00pm-1:00am, where you will be responsible for preparing and cutting meat to customer specifications, ensuring products meet the required quality standards and are packed and prepared correctly for distribution.

Previous butchery experience is essential, with good knowledge of food hygiene advantageous. Full training will be provided on company procedures and processes.

Responsibilities

• Cut and prepare meat to the required customer specifications
• Ensure the correct product is supplied for each customer requirement
• Maintain consistently high standards of butchery and product quality
• Work with a strong focus on yield and minimising giveaway
• Ensure all meat used is correct for the required job
• Pack and scan products accurately and ensure they are presented correctly for distribution
• Ensure all products are prepared in line with agreed specifications and company standards
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, quality, and legality requirements
• Ensure red meat and poultry are not handled at the same time to prevent cross-contamination
• Ensure raw meat and wrapped cooked products are not handled at the same time
• Monitor the quality of meat received and report any issues to the Production Supervisor
• Report any equipment defects or problems to the Production Supervisor
• Ensure stock is stored and rotated correctly in line with company procedures
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment
• Follow all company Health & Safety and hygiene procedures
• Take responsibility for your own Health & Safety and that of others
• Support company initiatives and demonstrate company values at all times
• Complete any other reasonable duties required by the business

Main Requirements for This Role

• Previous butchery experience is essential
• Experience cutting and preparing meat to customer or product specifications
• Good understanding of butchery standards and product quality
• Strong awareness of food hygiene and cross-contamination
• Good attention to detail and ability to consistently meet specifications
• Understanding of yield and the importance of minimising product giveaway
• Able to work efficiently in a busy production environment
• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work as part of a team
• Good understanding of Health & Safety within a food production environment
• Willingness to follow company procedures and quality standards
• Good communication skills and the ability to report issues promptly
• Food hygiene knowledge is advantageous, but full training will be provided on company processes

What you can expect in return:

• £32,596.20 per annum
• 4:00pm-1:00am shift
• Opportunity to join an established and growing food production business
• Stable, long-term employment
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to develop your skills within a specialist meat production operation

About this role:

• Full-time, permanent position based in
• Derby
• Previous butchery experience is essential
• Food hygiene experience/knowledge is advantageous
• Role involves working with raw meat and following strict hygiene and food safety procedures
• The role requires a strong focus on quality, specification, yield, and product presentation