Butcher

QUINTESSENTIAL BRANDS UK GROUP LTD; Tideswell CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts on food range

Death-in-service benefit

Healthcare cash plan

Employee assistance program

Company pension

Job summary

Holdsworth Foods is seeking a Butcher for our Tideswell depot. You will join a highly skilled team producing cuts for our diverse customer base, with hours from 08:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday, and overtime when required.

Key duties include preparing meat to customer specs, trimming, portioning, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with stock and orders. Suitable previous butcher experience and strong meat knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a butcher or in a similar role preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices.
• Strong knife skills and ability to handle sharp objects safely.
• Understanding of different cuts of meat and their uses.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cut meat products according to customer specifications
• Trim excess fat, gristle, and other undesirable parts from meat
• Portion meat into appropriate sizes for packaging
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment
• Follow proper food handling and safety procedures
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed

Skills

Butcher experience

Food safety knowledge

Knife skills

Cuts of meat knowledge

Customer service

Job description

• Location The Mill, Manchester Road,Tideswell, SK17 8LN,United Kingdom
• Employee Type Permanent - Full Time

Contact information

• Contact Name Mel Weatherhead
• Contact Phone [phone]
• Contact Email [e-mail]

Description

Holdsworth Foods is one of the UK’s largest independent foodservice distributors. We have a real passion for what we do and our business is built on the quality of service we provide. We are a preferred partner for various caterers, including local authorities, hospitals, care homes, independent schools, pub groups, restaurants, and cafes. Our primary operations involve warehousing and distribution from our ten sites across the UK, which feature two catering butchery facilities. We pride ourselves on going above and beyond for our customers, delivering exceptional service and quality.

We are looking for a Butcher to work in our Butchery team at our Tideswell depot. You will be joining a highly skilled team who produce excellent cuts of meat for our range of customers.

• staff discounts on our delectable food range
• a death-in-service benefit for peace of mind
• a healthcare cash plan
• an employee assistance program to support well-being
• a company pension to enhance your retirement years

We are also committed to supporting your ongoing development and career goals.

The working hours are 08.00 - 17.00 Monday to Friday plus overtime when required.

Duties includes:

• Prepare and cut meat products according to customer specifications
• Trim excess fat, gristle, and other undesirable parts from meat
• Portion meat into appropriate sizes for packaging
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work area and equipment
• Follow proper food handling and safety procedures
• Assist in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and ordering supplies as needed

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Butcher or in a similar role preferred
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and best practices
• Strong knife skills and ability to handle sharp objects safely
• Understanding of different cuts of meat and their uses
• Excellent communication and customer service skills