Butcher apprentice

Great Cornish Food Store Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Cornish Good Store in Truro is offering an apprenticeship as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. You will join the butchery team, learn traditional and modern techniques, and contribute to a high standard of customer service in a local Cornish retailer.

The role supports stock management, kitchen linkages, and the in-store café/deli with fresh ingredients sourced locally. Training is provided by Cornwall College, with an expected duration of 1 year 3 months.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade 3 required.
• Desirable GCSE English and Maths at grade 4.
• Level 2 Butcher apprenticeship programme.
• Strong communication and customer service through the training period.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and presenting fresh meat to high standards.
• Learn traditional and modern butchery techniques under expert guidance.
• Provide excellent customer service and inform customers.
• Maintain clean, safe and hygienic work area per food safety standards.
• Support stock rotation, merchandising, cleaning, waste management and daily tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Number skills

Team working

Initiative

Non judgemental

Patience

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GCSE English (Desirable)

GCSE Maths (Desirable)

Job description

Introduction

Great Cornish Good Store are offering an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Level 2 Butcher Apprentice. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain insight into the food industry and learn and develop your knowledge and skills.

About the Employer

We are an employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer, based in Truro, Cornwall. We are passionate about delivering exceptional fresh food and outstanding customer service. We showcase entirely local food and drink sourced from over 200 suppliers across Cornwall and some from Devon. Our team takes pride in working collaboratively, sharing knowledge, and creating a positive environment where everyone has a voice.

What You'll Do

You will be working for a medium-sized employee-owned Cornish Food Retailer as part of our Butchery Team. We are extremely proud of our butchery counter; we take care to source only the best local produce. We have a strong reputation for high quality and exceptional customer service. In the store, we also have a kitchen that produces food from scratch for the in-store café and deli counter, which also uses ingredients supplied by the butchery counter.

The job role will include the following key responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing and presenting fresh meat to the highest standards
• Learn traditional and modern butchery techniques under expert guidance following a daily prep list and assisting the team
• Provide excellent customer service, ensuring every customer feels valued and informed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic working environment in line with food safety standards
• Support the team with stock rotation, merchandising, cleaning, waste management and daily operational tasks

Training Outcome

Following the successful completion of the Butchery Apprenticeship programme, there will be an opportunity to progress as a Junior Butcher within the Butchery team.

Opportunity to grow within an employee-owned business where your voice matters.

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential - GCSE - English - 3
• Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3
• Desired - GCSE - English - 4
• Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4

Course Information

Course: Butcher (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: You will be working on a rota basis. Shift times will vary between 07:30 - 16:00, 08:30 - 17:00 and 08:30 - 16:30.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 3 Months

Training Provider: CORNWALL COLLEGE