Butcher Apprenticeship

Kepak Group; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised canteen

31 days annual leave

WrkIt discounts

Christmas hamper

Company pension

Refer a Friend scheme

GroceryAid support

Long service awards

Bike to work

Job summary

Kepak Group in Bodmin's St. Merryn facility is offering a Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship. You will learn knife sharpening, trimming bones and primals, and produce VL-compliant trim while following strict Food Quality and Health & Safety standards in a busy meat processing environment.

The role includes on-the-job training, regular mentoring, and assessments to achieve the Level 2 qualification. GCSE English and Maths (grade 3 or above) are required, and you will build strong communication,

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (grades 3 or equivalent) required.
• Supportive training with mentoring to achieve Level 2 qualification.

Responsibilities

• Knife sharpening – learn correct methods.
• Trimming bones – trim meat off bones.
• Trimming VLs – ensure trim meets customer specs.
• Trimming primals – trim primals to spec with trainer.
• Food safety and health & safety – learn all aspects of safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving

Teamworking

Patience

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Job description

Kepak is a global food company serving international retailers and food service household names with prime cuts of meat, on-trend food concepts and ready-for-market convenience foods.

Kepak St. Merryn in Bodminhas combined beef and lamb processing and packing facilities. We offer beef products ranging from retail ready cuts for butchers’ counters to branded packaged meat, all as part of our service; raised on open pastures, sourced from local farmers and hand-selected by our master butchers, we produce beef products with integrity and unmatched quality assurance.

What you'll do at work

• Knife Sharpening – Learning correct methods on how to sharpen a knife.
• Trimming bones – Trimming meat off of bones.
• Trimming trim to correct VLs (Visual Lean) – Learning about VLs and the importance of
  producing trim to customer specs.
• Trimming Primals (large pieces of meat) - Learn to trim primals to spec with a trainer at all
  times.
• Food Quality Safety, Health & Safety – Learn all aspects of Food Safety and Health and
• Safety within the meat processing industry.

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 3)
• Maths (grade 3)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Level 2 Butcher Apprenticeship – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK

Subsidised canteen serving multiple hot food options for breakfast and lunch

31 days annual leave per year (after probation)

Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Hamper at Christmas for all employees.

Company Pension

Employee Discount Platform - All Kepak employees are entitled to access to the WrkIt platform, which offers significant discounts and cashback with hundreds of brands.

Refer a Friend Scheme - Get up to £500 for successfully referring a friend or family member to Kepak Group.

GroceryAid Employee Assistance Program - help with a wide range of topics including mental health and wellbeing support, family and relationship advice, debt management, back to work support, and counselling for all Kepak colleagues and their families.

Long Service Awards - We recognise, acknowledge and award the dedication and valuable contribution of long serving employees

Bike to Work Scheme - You can buy a bike and safety equipment through a salary sacrifice scheme which reduces your taxable income – meaning you pay less tax!